Maine Central Institute vs. Foxcroft Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Maine Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Foxcroft Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Overview
Maine Central Institute (MCI) - Established 1866 For more than 150 years, MCI has been trusted by families worldwide to provide a safe, high-quality education that prepares students for university and life.
Located in the welcoming town of Pittsfield, Maine, MCI serves grades 9-12 and postgraduate (PG) students.
With 320 students, including 85 international and U.S. boarders, MCI is large enough to offer opportunities yet small enough for every student to be truly known.
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1866
1823
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
397 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
72
96
Grade 10 Students
86
103
Grade 11 Students
93
87
Grade 12 Students
79
111
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
64%
Average Class Size
12
14
Number of AP Classes
14
21
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Average SAT score
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1300
Classroom Dress Code
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.)
Casual
(Business Casual)
(Business Casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$48,000
$53,000
Tuition Notes
MCI’s tuition is largely all-inclusive and covers tuition, room and board, meals, and most academic and student life costs, including extracurricular activities and academic support such as ESL.
Additional fees include student health insurance ($2595) and a $1000 refundable student expense deposit (RSED).
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
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$8,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
65%
Admissions Director
Andrius Ksikvas
Jason I. Tardy
Admissions Associate
Alexa Bryant
Miranda Nelson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
31
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Book ClubChess Club
Crocheting & Knitting ClubEnglish Corner
French ClubGarden Club
Gay Straight AllianceHorse Club
Husky ARTSKey Club
Masardis CoffeehouseMath Team
MCI Youth in GovernmentModel UN
National Honor SocietyOutdoor Adventure Club (OAC)
Spanish ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilTabletop Gaming Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Bossov Ballet TheaterBossov Ballet Theater ( pre-professional Ballet)
Drama ClubJazz Band/Combo
Open Art Studio
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boxing ClubDance Fitness Club
Fencing ClubSki Club
Volleyball Club
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