Phillips Academy Andover

180 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810-0181
Tel: (978)749-4000
Grades: 9 - 12 | 1108 students
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Phillips Academy, a co-educational, non-profit, residential secondary school, seeks students of intelligence and integrity from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The school's residential structure enables faculty to support students in their personal, social and intellectual development. The academic program fosters excellence in all disciplines within the liberal arts tradition. Faculty members guide students in mastering skills, acquiring knowledge and thinking critically, creatively and independently. The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only intellectually, but also artistically, athletically and morally, so that they may lead responsible and fulfilling lives. The academy is committed to establishing a community that encourages people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to understand and respect one another and to be sensitive to differences of gender, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation. In its programs the school seeks to promote a balance of leadership, cooperation and service, together with a deeper awareness of the global community and the natural world.

School Overview:
Phillips Academy Andover
School Membership(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1778
Student Body
Total Students 1108 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 37% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 175 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 76%
Average Class Size 13 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(No dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $39,900
% on Financial Aid 44%
Acceptance Rate 17%
Admissions Director Jane Fried
Admissions Associate William Leahy

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Nearby Schools:

Phillips Academy Andover
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Augustine Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.6 mi. away
The Pike School
Gr. PK-9 | 1.3 mi. away
Meritor Academy-North Andover
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.7 mi. away
Andover School Of Montessori
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away
The Kathy Herward Child Care Center
Gr. K | 2.5 mi. away

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  • Recommended July 27,2012 - If you are a hardworker, Andover is the right place for you. Truly the best school out there, and prepares you for college extremely well. You won''t think that anything is hard after 4 years at this place...GO BIG BLUE!*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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