Washington Academy

66 Cutler Road, PO Box 190, East Machias, ME, 04630-0463 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

 
Washington Academy
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1792
County Washington County, ME
Student Body
Total Students 390 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(ME) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 5%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 103 students
Grade 10 - 92 students
Grade 11 - 94 students
Grade 12 - 101 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 54%
Average Class Size 16
Number of AP Courses 9
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 $32,500
% on Financial Aid 12%
Head of School Judson L. McBrine
Admissions Director Kim Gardner
Admissions Associate Michelle Porter
Sport
Total Sports Offered 12
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Volley BallWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15
 
Extracurriculars
BowlingChess
DanceEnvirothon
Fiber ArtsMath Team
National Honor SocietyOutdoor Adventure
RoboticsSTARS
Silver Quill Literary MagazineSki CLub
Student CouncilTri-M Honor Society
WA Players Drama Club 

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
  • Profile last updated: 07/27/2009

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About This Zipcode (04630)
School Zip (04630)
(ME) State Average
Population (Approximate) 1,611 people 1,273,094 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 24% 27%
Population Average Age 41 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.2 persons
Median Household Income $29,000 $38,403
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 80% / 20% 62% / 38%

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