Washington Academy

66 Cutler Road, PO Box 190, East Machias, ME, 04630-0463
Tel: (207)255-8301
Grades: 9 - 12 | 390 students
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Washington Academy is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in New England. With more than 100 different classes, students have plenty of options to shape their studies to their interests and needs. In addition to excellent programs in traditional studies such as Science, Mathematics, English, and World History and Culture, Washington Academy also offers unique hands-on programs such as Boat Building and Environmental Science. Our extensive use of "nature as a classroom" sets us apart among boarding schools in Maine and New England.

School Overview:
Washington Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1792
Student Body
Total Students 390 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (ME School Avg.: 9%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 54%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $32,650
% on Financial Aid 12%
Admissions Director Robin Moloff-Gautier
Admissions Associate Sherry Radeka
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 17 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Bowling Chess
Culinary Arts Dance
Envirothon Fiber Arts
Math Team National Honor Society
Outdoor Adventure Robotics
STARS Silver Quill Literary Magazine
Ski CLub Student Council
Tri-M Honor Society WA Players Drama Club
Water Polo

School Notes:

  • 85% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
  • Washington Academy sits on 65 acres with 9 major buildings.
  • WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean
  • Students provide over 500 hours of community service
  • 11 Advanced Placement courses are offered
  • 4-week summer program for English immersion, ESL
  • 100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology
  • 15 staff and faculty members reside on campus

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Nearby Schools:

Washington Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Machias Valley Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 3.9 mi. away
Life Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 51.5 mi. away
Acadia Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 51.5 mi. away
Graham Lake School
Gr. 3-12 | 53.7 mi. away
Lee Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 61.5 mi. away

View all schools in: East Machias, Washington County, Zip 04630

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  • Recommended December 11,2012 - As a parent, I could not be more pleased with the education and the social environment at WA.*-Posted by Parent *

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