Washington Academy

East Machias
Maine
United States

Overview

Washington Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on success for the individual. Located on a newly renovated campus in a safe, coastal community in Maine, the Academy has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1 and extensive offerings in art; music; math; science; digital video editing,Coastal Studies and Outdoor Leadership. The Academy prides itself on a caring faculty and unique courses in new media, robotics, applied engineering, boat building and culinary arts. Other offerings include honors, AP, and university classes, athletics, certified nursing assistant course and theater. The school offers both boys' and girls' dormitories as well as host family placement. Washington Academy has a 96% matriculation rate into post-secondary educational institutions. With an average SAT score of 1804, students enter universities all around the US, like Penn State University, Purdue University, Michigan State, Binghamton, Boston College and Boston University, NYU and MIT.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 41

Number of AP Courses Offered: 14

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 56%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Latin
  • Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Health
  • Marine Biology
  • Physical Science
  • Physics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Honors Math
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry

Computer Studies

  • Computer Applications
  • Multimedia
  • Computer Programming
  • Web Design

Music

  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Recording
  • Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Woodworking
  • 3-D Art

Special Programs

  • Community Service
  • Internships
  • Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

Join Us For New Courses In Coastal Ecology And Outdoor Leadership Exploring The Beautiful Coast Of Maine. Marine And Automotive Engines Compliment Other Courses Including A++ Certification Ap European History And Ap Latin.

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 3

Average Students Per Dorm: 33

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Vending Machines
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchens

Facilities

  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • International Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Outing Club
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Pep Club
  • Photography Club
  • Sexualities Club
  • Snowboarding Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Weightlifting Club
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station

Arts & Athletics

Summary: New Arts and Music Center completed in 2011 housing performance rooms, art rooms, and five new classrooms.

Arts Department Director: Blaine Steeves

Athletics Department Director: Blaine Steeves

Arts

  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Woodworking
  • 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country Running
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Recreational Sports

  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country Running
  • Dance
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
  • Wrestling

Graduates

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 98%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

University of Maine a Orano:
University of Maine at Machias:
Rutgers University:
Purdue University:
Penn State University:
New York University:
Maine Maritime University:
Husson University:
Colby College:
Boston College:

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 82

Total Day: 332

Total Enrollment: 414

Boys: 223

Girls: 191

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $40,500

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $12,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 12%

Average Awarded: $8,800

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $

Contact

PO Box 190 66 Cutler Road

East Machias, Maine United States

207 255 8301 x209

Director of Admissions: Robin Moloff-Gautier

Admissions Phone: 207 255 8301 x209

Fax: 207 255 8303

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.washingtonacademy.org

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