Washington Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy
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School Overview
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Washington Academy
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630, United States of America
East Machias, ME 04630, United States of America
Top Rankings
Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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Fryeburg Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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Overview
Washington Academy's learning formula starts with the school's accomplished faculty.
Add 100 different courses and an energetic student body and you get a thriving academic environment that is highly individualized.
The Academy offers a variety of courses at different difficulty levels so that everyone, no matter what their learning style, can reach their potential.
Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world.
The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth.
Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1792
1792
Campus Size
75 acres
105 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
400
578
% Students of Color
5%
5%
% International Students
20%
16%
% Students Boarding
20%
25%
Average SAT Score
1290
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
800 - 1600
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
13
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
20
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
46%
60%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$4 million
$35 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$40,500
$55,000
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$19,900
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$55,000
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$40,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$24,575
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Director of Admissions
Robin Moloff-Gautier
Joseph Manning
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Christina D. and Ethan W.
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
21
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWinter Track
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryCycling
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeWinter Track
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubEnvironment Club
International ClubMath Team
Model UNNational Honor Society
Outing ClubRobotics Team
Silver Quill Literary MagazineStudent Council
Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaJazz Ensemble
Pep BandTri-M National Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission Tour GuidesArt Activity
BroadcastingConcordians A Capella
Cube Set Satellite ClubDorm Prefects
Environment ClubFA Girl Up
French ClubFrench Honors Society
GAP - Global Ambassadors ProgramGTSA
Interact ClubLibrary Council
Library MonitorsModel United Nations
Mountain BikingPhotography Activity
Residential ProctorRobotics Team
Rock & Jazz EnsembleStrength & Conditioning Activity
Student ProctorsUnified Special Olympics
Writting Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
All School PlayArt Club
Classical Music EnsembleDay Student Proctor
Eklektic Jazz ChoirFilm Making Club
Fine Arts ClubFire Department
Jazz Rock EnsembleJunior Classical League (Latin Club)
Ladies in Blue - a cappella groupSpanish First Aid
Technology PrefectsTheater
Visual and Performing Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Techno Music Association