Houghton Academy

9790 Thayer St, Houghton, NY, 14744-0147
Tel: (585)567-8115
Grades: 6 - 12 | 133 students
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Houghton Academy is a Christian, college-prep boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 6 - 12. Dr. George Wiedmaier, Head of School, describes our program as having a three-fold emphasis on head, heart and hands. We seek to supply core knowledge, allow knowledge to be informed by faith, and then encourage students to put their knowledge and faith into action. To that end, we offer more than academic coursework. We encourage our students to get involved in sports or music or drama or art or publishing as we believe that good education should encompass more than just books and information.

School Overview:
Houghton Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Methodist
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1883
Student Body
Total Students 133 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 59%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Microeconomics AP Physics B
AP United States Government and Politics
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes Day Tuition & Fees: $6,930 US Boarding Tution, Room and Board, & Fees: $24,435 International Boarding Tuition, Room and Board, & Fees: $26,385
% on Financial Aid 25%
Acceptance Rate 46%
Admissions Director Scott Frazier
Admissions Associate Sandy Merrill
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Golf Soccer
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Badminton Band
Choir Community Service Club
Drama Handbell Choir
National Honor Society Ski/Snowboarding Club
Student Senate Worship Team
Yearbook Club

School Notes:

  • Established in 1883, Houghton Academy has a long history of successfully preparing students for the challenges of college and of life. Comprised of both boarding students and day students, a Houghton education is based on Christian philosophy of education. The faculty and staff at Houghton Academy are committed to serving as positive adult role-models for our students.

    • Profile last updated: 04/11/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Houghton Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Valleyview Amish School
Gr. 1-8 | 9.3 mi. away
White Creek School
Gr. 2-9 | 11.5 mi. away
Central Baptist Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 17.4 mi. away
Castile Christian Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 18.4 mi. away
Gilead Christian School
Gr. K-8 | 21.2 mi. away

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