Gould Academy
Overview

Gould’s curriculum faculty sports activities and residential program all focus on recognizing each student as a human being at an important developmental time in his or her life. Gould meets students where they are and helps them prepare for college and become the best version of themselves.
Academics
Summary: Gould students test new ideas, answer essential questions, and challenge assumptions - they leave their comfort zones and discover new fields of knowledge. They are led into the unknown and compelled to risk, where they discover hidden talents and new interests.
Department Director Brad Clarke
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7/1:
Average Class Size: 11
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 44
Number of AP Courses Offered: 10
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Poetry
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Sciences
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
- Robotics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- 3-D Art
- Blacksmithing
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Cable TV in Lounge
Student Life
Gould is a close-knit community alive with constant learning - not only about academic subjects, but about each other and the world. Within this community of individuals, students share enduring friendships and celebrate the milestones in each other's lives.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
Other Facilities
Turf Field; Hockey/Lacrosse Field; Softball Field; 4 Soccer Fields; Trails-X-Country and Mountain Bike; Skiing; Trampoline; Tennis- 4 Outdoor Courts and 1 Indoor Court; Farm; Yurt
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Outing Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Skateboarding Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Inspiration runs deep at Gould, and we’re ready to help you develop your artistic talents. Students may choose from over 10 diverse Visual Arts electives ranging from painting and ceramics to blacksmithing and digital photography. The Owen Art Gallery provides quality exhibit space for our aspiring artists and established alumni artists to share their work with the greater community. For students who want to pursue their artistic endeavors beyond Gould, dedicated faculty members and College Counseling will guide them through the portfolio development process. Students who have discovered their artistic passions at Gould have gone on to schools including the Rhode Island School of Design and Savannah College of Art and Design. From mountain biking to basketball to lacrosse and skateboarding, to equestrian and ski patrol, we offer a very diverse selection of competitive sports so that each student may discover or continue to develop his or her passion. We believe that learning through experience is not only valuable for our students, but an essential part of their journey while here, which is why we require all of our students to participate in a sport or activity each trimester.
Arts Department Director: Kipp Greene
Athletics Department Director: Tara Whiton
Arts
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- 3-D Art
- Blacksmithing
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Freestyle Skiing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Cycling
Recreational Sports
- Golf
- Hiking
- Ice Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Ski Racing
Graduates
Summary: Gould's method of preparing students for college is intended to pair each graduate with a college that best fits his or her individual talents and goals. College counselors offer knowledge and guidance to students and parents to help make the right college match.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 450 | 490 | 450 |
75th percentile | 600 | 670 | 610 |
Notable Alumni
Margaret Joy Tibbets
Class of 1937
US Ambassador to Norway
Park Bom
Class of 2001
Korean Pop Star
Jarrod Crockett
Class of 1995
Maine State Representative
Robin McKinley
Class of 1970
Newbery Award-Winning Author
Matt Carter
Class of 1979
President Sprint Enterprise Solutions. Former President of Boost Mobile. Twice featured on the 100 Most Powerful Executives in Cooperate America list by :Black Enterprise" Magazine.
Brian Blake
Class of 1973
Former CEO of Prada Gucci and Burberry
Arn Chorn-Pond
Class of 1985
Cambodian refugee founder of Cambodian Living Arts and subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Flute Player.
Troy Murphy
Class of 2010
US Ski Team - Freestyle
Sasha Rearick
Class of 1995
US Ski Team - Head Men's Alpine Coach
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: 12,500
Current Endowment Amount: $17,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 178
Total Day: 57
Total Enrollment: 235
Boys: 133
Girls: 102
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,350
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $37,800
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 29%
Average Awarded: $25,279
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $12,500
Current Endowment Amount: $17,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Christopher Sparks
Admissions Phone: 207 824 7777
Fax: 207 824 7782
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gouldacademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Hebron Academy - 24mi / 39 km
- St. Johnsbury Academy - 61mi / 98 km
- Wolfeboro Camp School (The Summer Boarding School) - 61mi / 98 km
- Holderness School - 63mi / 101 km
- New Hampton School - 70mi / 113 km
- Stanstead College - 76mi / 123 km





