Foxcroft Academy vs. Maine Central Institute
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Foxcroft Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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SAT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Maine Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Foxcroft Academy located in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine was established as a private college preparatory school on January 30, 1823, and as such, is one of the oldest private schools in America. Today Foxcroft Academy serves a diverse co-ed population of 400 day and boarding students in grades 9-12.
Foxcroft Academy is an IB School, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the Independent School Association of Northern New England College Board, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding high school founded in 1866.
MCI pledges to provide a rigorous, comprehensive educational program to a multicultural student body with a wide range of abilities and interests.
In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning.
A high level of rigor and expectation of excellence in all components of the school's operation is critical, whether that be the academic program, the residential program, the co-curricular activities or the overall support system at the school.
The people at MCI work diligently to focus on each student as an individual to ensure that every person grows academically, socially and physically and becomes a global citizen.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1823
1866
Students Body
Total Students
397 students
356 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
96
72
Grade 10 Students
103
93
Grade 11 Students
87
83
Grade 12 Students
111
108
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
64%
65%
Average Class Size
14
12
Number of AP Classes
21
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Average SAT score
1300
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Business Casual )
(Business Casual )
Casual
(Collared shirts and khakis, skirts, dresses, sweaters. No sleeveless shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, hooded sweatshirts, baseball hats.)
(Collared shirts and khakis, skirts, dresses, sweaters. No sleeveless shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, hooded sweatshirts, baseball hats.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$53,000
$42,750
Tuition Notes
Our tuition offer includes*:
tuition, room & board
Meals
ESL courses
Use of laundry facilities
a bedding set (one time only)
technology fees
an iPad for the year
transportation to and from Bangor International Airport
an SAT exam when registering with the assistance of a counselor
any AP Exam fees
Activities (skiing and out of state trips do have additional fees)
*The only other fees may be for student health insurance (dependent on agreement for the student in question) and for an Apostille process/shipment of final transcripts stamped with seal
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% on Financial Aid
25%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
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Acceptance Rate
65%
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Admissions Director
Jason I. Tardy
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Admissions Associate
Miranda Nelson
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
57
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bible ClubChess Club
Cribbage ClubDebate Club
Drama ClubEnvironmental Club
French ClubHistory Club
International ClubKey Club International
Latin ClubLibrary Club
Math TeamNational Honor Society
Outdoor ClubPeer Helping
Robotics ClubSpanish Club
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChorus
Jazz BandOrchestra
Rock BandSelect Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance TeamEquestrian Club
Indoor soccer
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aomori TravelersCalligraphy
ChessChinese
Creative WritingCulinary Club
Culture DiversityDorm Counsil
FrenchKey Club
Kindness KrewLongboard Club
MasardisMath Team
Model UNNational Honor Society
Outdoor Adventure ClubRobotics Club
Role Playing GameScience & Outing Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Student Leadership CommitteeTennis/ Chess Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
3D DesignArt
Art and Design FundamentalsArt Survey
Bossov Ballet TheaterBossov Ballet Theater ( pre-professional Ballet)
CeramicsConcert Band
Concert ChoirContemporary A Capella
Digital Music ProductionDrama
Festival Theatre Ensembleguitar
Instrumental Jazz EnsembleIntro to Costume
Introduction to TheatreMusic in Society
PaintingPaper Art Club
Piano LessonsSculpture
Social TheaterStage & TV Make-up
Studio Foundations I & IITechnical Theatre-Stagecraft
Theatre ArtsVocal Jazz Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports ClubFencing Club
LacrosseVolleyball Club