Lee Academy

26 Winn Road, Lee, ME, 04455-0445 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Lee Academy was founded in 1845 by strong-minded people who were determined to provide an educational institution for the growing region. We began as a school to train teachers for the many rural schools that dotted the countryside of eastern interior Maine. The traditions of academic excellence, attention to the needs of the individual student, and a knowledge of our importance to the region have guided the school in its changes and growth. Our classes, our guidance philosophy and our daily schedule are all designed to provide a course of study that is interesting, challenging, and uniquely "you". We work closely with every student to develop an academic program that instills self-confidence, brings new knowledge, prepares the student for college and allows the student to develop the skills that are essential for economic success in the world and personal fulfillment in life....

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School Overview:

 
Lee Academy
School Membership(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
County Penobscot County, ME
Student Body
Total Students 268 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(ME) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 5%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 46 students
Grade 10 - 59 students
Grade 11 - 81 students
Grade 12 - 74 students
Unspecified Grade Placement - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Number of AP Courses 9
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP U S HistoryAP Studio Art
AP PhysicisAP Government
AP English LitAP English Comp
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(ME) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $27,200
Tuition Notes Base tuition room and board. Figure does not include incidental fees.
Head of School Bruce Lindberg
Admissions Director Deborah Jacobs
Sport
Total Sports Offered 9
 
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSoftball
Tennis 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9
 
Extracurriculars
After school activities which rotate seasonallyCivil Rights Team
Community Service ClubDrama Club
French ClubIntermural basketball
National Honor SocietyPeer Counselors
Student Council 

School Notes:

  • Lee Academy was founded in 1845 by strong-minded people who were determined to provide an educational institution for the growing region. We began as a school to train teachers for the many rural schools that dotted the countryside of eastern interior Maine. The traditions of academic excellence, attention to the needs of the individual student, and a knowledge of our importance to the region have guided the school in its changes and growth. Our classes, our guidance philosophy and our daily schedule are all designed to provide a course of study that is interesting, challenging, and uniquely "you". We work closely with every student to develop an academic program that instills self-confidence, brings new knowledge, prepares the student for college and allows the student to develop the skills that are essential for economic success in the world and personal fulfillment in life.
  • Profile last updated: 07/31/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (04455)
School Zip (04455)
(ME) State Average
Population (Approximate) 905 people 1,273,094 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 27%
Population Average Age 38 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.2 persons
Median Household Income $33,846 $38,403
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (04455)


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% Owning / % Renting 91% / 9% 62% / 38%

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