Hebron Academy
Overview

Hebron anchors decisions by considering what's best for our students and our community. We continually adapt our pedagogy and programs as they evolve to ensure we are delivering the best and uniquely personalized educational experience we can. Our caring faculty are open-minded and epitomize a commitment to life-long learning by continually pushing to adopt new programs and embrace new ideas, especially those generated from our students. At Hebron, we benefit from our 200 years of providing a world-class education as we build a collective vision for the future that is relevant and inspires our students as they grow and learn here. While many aspects of Hebron set us apart from our peer schools, our exceptional faculty is a hallmark of what we offer. You will be pushed to grow academically here at Hebron and to explore areas you feel passionate about. It won’t always be easy, but our faculty is dedicated to partnering with you on your journey and to provide you with encouragement, support, and guidance as you exceed your expectations of what you ever thought was possible. Our high expectations for student achievement are grounded in our belief in you, and our commitment to your growth in all areas. Our campus is a unique resource, nestled in the midst of 1500 beautiful acres of Maine woods. Our state-of-the-art athletic facilities and fields are complemented by vast trails and undeveloped woods, offering miles of biking, skiing, and running opportunities. Similarly, our academic programs integrate our woods, waterways and ecosystems into our curriculum for both hands-on and project-based learning opportunities. The cultural diversity of our student body is another strength of the Hebron experience. We live in an increasingly connected and complex world. At Hebron students meet, learn, and live with representatives of 29 countries and 15 states.You will live, play sports, learn, and grow together with students from all over the world, and in the process open your mind and eyes to the human qualities that bind us together.
Academics
Summary: Hebron has a long history of academic excellence. We are a school that believes that the primary educational aim is to teach students to become independent, curious, self-motivated learners. Our emphasis, therefore, is on process, on active involvement from students—questioning, experimenting, exploring, connecting, communicating, researching, investigating, creating. We value highly each student’s unique contribution to the learning environment and promote an awareness and celebration of the various perspectives offered by students from around the country and the world. Our faculty is wholly invested in supporting students as they engage in the learning process. We are proud of the sense of humility and respect with which both students and adults approach the learning process at Hebron. It is one ultimately based on the highest regard for personal and community growth. Hebron’s 1-to-1 iPad program and extensive technology in the classrooms ensures that fresh new approaches are incorporated in our teaching and keep Hebron on the cutting edge of an ever-changing world of teaching and learning. Graduates leave Hebron prepared for higher education in top colleges and universities nationally and internationally. They gain a greater understanding of themselves and the knowledge and confidence to make a difference in the world.
Department Director Christine Hemmings
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 45
Number of AP Courses Offered: 14
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 71.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Subject Tutoring
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- P
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- World Issues
- International Relations
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Engineering
- Life Science
- Robotics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Recording
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Public Speaking
- Digital Design
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Each dorm comes with two twin XL beds, two dressers, two desks, and individual closets.
Student Life
The Community Life Team along with residential faculty is committed to planning activities for students throughout the year, including special events, sports tournaments, activities in the dorm, and a full slate of choices for the weekends. These activities are in addition to the wide array of existing student plays and concerts, student organization activities and interscholastic competitions. The Academy also surprises students with a Mountain Day each year, sweeping kids off campus to enjoy a day of hiking, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing at a local resort. Hebron's pristine 1,500 acres lends itself to limitless outdoor exploration.
Facilities
- A
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Outdoor Activities
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Arts: To be truly well educated, one must not only appreciate the arts, but have rich opportunities to actively participate in creative work. The arts bring subjects to life, turning abstractions into actual expression. Learning through the arts often results in greater academic achievement and higher test scores. The arts faculty bring a high level of experience to the classroom, and throughout the year visiting artists and musicians come to campus, exposing students to a wide range of creativity and talent. At Hebron, art is for all and celebrated by all. A highlight of Academy life is the all-school musical, which happens each winter and enlists more than 50 students, faculty and staff. The production personifies Hebron's core mission of being a community that welcomes and supports individuality, respects differences, and values each person's contribution. Athletics: At Hebron the pursuit of academic excellence finds its corollary in the pursuit of athletic excellence, and participation in organized sports forms an integral part of every student’s Hebron experience. The school’s athletic programs are devoted to encouraging a lifelong love of physical activity and an appreciation for teamwork and fair play. For those who prefer not to compete, recreational athletic opportunities are limitless, thanks in large part to the 1,500 acre campus that affords all members of the community an array of outdoor diversions, whether it's skiing, snowshoeing, or just a stroll on the trail. When weather doesn't permit, the recently opened Athletic Center hosts 54,000 square feet of indoor track, basketball and tennis courts, a state-of-the-art workout room, dance studios, and 30-foot rock wall. The structure was erected using environmentally conscious building practices and boasts beautiful and "green" architectural details.
Arts Department Director: Gabe Miller
Athletics Department Director: Leslie Guenther
Notable Achievements: Hebron is celebrating a 100-year ice hockey legacy, Boys' Soccer Wins 2nd NEPSAC Class C Championship, Girls Alpine Ski team wins NEPSAC devision finals.
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor Education
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Figure Skating
- Freestyle Skiing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Outdoor Education
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Ice Skating
- Outdoor Activities
- Backpacking
Graduates
Summary: The College Counseling Office at Hebron Academy provides highly individualized attention to each student throughout the college search and application process. Hebron college counselors know and understand their students thoroughly. They help students identify their particular goals and talents and assist them in selecting appropriate colleges. Counselors are familiar with a wide range of colleges and universities, as well as student paths. College counseling begins in the freshman year at an introductory level as students learn about the process and their own interests, and develop skill sets to prepare them for the formal college process. Beginning in junior year, Hebron's comprehensive college counseling curriculum prepares students not only for college but for life beyond school, with a particular focus on developing skills of self-awareness, self-advocacy, and formal presentation.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 420 | 480 | 430.0 |
75th percentile | 600 | 650 | 600.0 |
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $30,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 118
Total Day: 102
Total Enrollment: 220
Boys: 128
Girls: 92
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: 6-12
School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $66,850
5-Day Boarding: $56,850
Day Tuition Fee: $35,700
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 52.0%
Average Awarded: $32,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $30,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jennifer Ridley
Admissions Phone: 207 966 5226
Fax: 207 966 1111
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hebronacademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Gould Academy - 24mi / 39 km
- Wolfeboro Camp School (The Summer Boarding School) - 58mi / 93 km
- Holderness School - 70mi / 113 km
- New Hampton School - 74mi / 120 km
- St. Johnsbury Academy - 81mi / 131 km
- Phillips Exeter Academy - 89mi / 142 km








