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Chewonki Semester School

485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset, ME, 04578-0457 -

School Notes Overview:

Maine Coast Semester as an “intellectual Galapagos.” Although our campus is a 400-acre saltwater peninsula in northern New England instead of a tropical archipelago, the description struck me for its sophisticated depiction of our school, where growth and change mark the student experience. Just as flora and fauna arrived on the Galapagos from lands far away, so do our students. In a typical year, we welcome students from fifty-two schools and twenty-one states. Selected on the basis of their intellectual energies, strength of character, and creativity, students arrive with a diversity of traits and backgrounds to face this challenging new environment. At Maine Coast Semester you will abandon the confines of the classroom – go beyond lectures and books and learn to read the world. Along the way you’ll connect with students from all walks of life and make great friends. Live adventurously as you explore the outdoors, get your hands dirty, challenge your mind and break free. Make a difference in your life and the world....

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School Overview:

	Chewonki Semester School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 11 - 11
County	Lincoln County, ME
Student Body
Total Students	72 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(ME) School Avg.
% Students of Color	17%	5%
Students by Grade
	Grade 11 - 72 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(ME) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	10 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Maine Coast Semester as an “intellectual Galapagos.” Although our campus is a 400-acre saltwater peninsula in northern New England instead of a tropical archipelago, the description struck me for its sophisticated depiction of our school, where growth and change mark the student experience. Just as flora and fauna arrived on the Galapagos from lands far away, so do our students. In a typical year, we welcome students from fifty-two schools and twenty-one states. Selected on the basis of their intellectual energies, strength of character, and creativity, students arrive with a diversity of traits and backgrounds to face this challenging new environment. At Maine Coast Semester you will abandon the confines of the classroom – go beyond lectures and books and learn to read the world. Along the way you’ll connect with students from all walks of life and make great friends. Live adventurously as you explore the outdoors, get your hands dirty, challenge your mind and break free. Make a difference in your life and the world.
Profile last updated: 11/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (04578)	School Zip (04578)	(ME) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,348 people	1,273,094 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	27%
Population Average Age	40 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.2 persons
Median Household Income	$37,934	$38,403
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	32 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	62% / 38%