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The Governor's Academy, an independent school north of Boston, draws bright, bold students in grades 9 through 12 from all over the world into an open and optimistic learning community.
Whether boarding or day, students are surrounded by dedicated faculty and staff on a beautiful, 456-acre campus.
Govs students strive for excellence, discover new passions, and go further than they ever thought possible.
Bright, bold, and ambitious students have been learning and
growing at The Governor's Academy, the oldestboarding school
in New England, for over 250 years. Located in Byfield,
Massachusetts, thirty-three miles north of Boston and five miles
south ofNewburyport, our independent school's expansive
campus is bordered by the Parker River and the Great Marsh.
The Governor's Academy is an open, optimistic learning
community filled with life-changing opportunities. Students in
ninth through twelfth grade learn and grow atGovernor's in
our classrooms, studios, theaters, fields, and courts. Surrounded
by friends and teachers, our students discover and develop their
passions acrossacademics,arts, andathletics, and
achieve excellence.With a history as long and rich as ours,
traditions at Governor's create a lasting bond between generations
of students, faculty, and staff.
Whether you remember delivering a Chapel Talk,hosting the
Special Olympics Soccer Tournament, enjoying the HolidayFeast
after the Candlelight Service, laughing with friends on a Saturday
night at Mansion House, or jumping the wall at Commencement, these
memories last a lifetime. It's in these traditions-experienced
together-that the spirit of our school comes to life.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Booker T. Washington Jr. - Son of famous abolitionist, statesman and author
Yu Kil Chun - First Korean to study in West; essayist and social reformer
Theophilus Parsons - Helped draft Bill of Rights and developed US judiciary system
Edward Preble - Commodore of the USS Constitution
Dan Gadzuric - NBA basketball player
Jeb Bradley - Congressman - New Hampshire
Samuel Phillips - Founder of Phillips Academy, Andover
The Governors Academy's tuition is approximately $79,600 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Governors Academy?
The acceptance rate of The Governors Academy is 23%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Governors Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Governors Academy?
The Governors Academy famous alumni include: Booker T. Washington Jr., Yu Kil Chun, Theophilus Parsons, Edward Preble, Dan Gadzuric, Jeb Bradley, Samuel Phillips and Duncan Robinson.
What sports does The Governors Academy offer?
The Governors Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Governors Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
Grades: 9-12 | 427 students29.7 miles 1400 Lowell Road Concord, MA 01742 (978) 371-6524
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School Reviews
52/29/2020
This school has been wonderful for our child. She is a sophomore boarder which was a hard choice for us but ended up being the best thing by far for her. Academics are far better than her previous school. The faculty and staff are incredibly kind. The kids are encouraged to try new things, ranging from sports and arts to academic pursuits. They are stretched and academics aren't always easy, but the overall ethos is one of kindness. She is amazingly happy at Govs, and we are beyond thrilled with Governors. it all seems to work out in the end.
- Posted by Parent - Ceramic girls' parents
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