Hyde School (ME)

Bath
Maine
United States

Overview

At Hyde, academics are only part of what we teach. Students get the tools they need to prosper and grow in this challenging world. That’s because our approach to education is entirely different. Our teachers focus on helping students reveal their character and develop the confidence they need to succeed in high school, college and beyond. And the way we teach is different, too. We offer leadership opportunities to all students and help each student evaluate where they are on their own inner leadership journeys. And, unlike any other school, we involve parents and entire school community in the discovery process. As a result, HYDE students and families often realize their fullest potential and are uniquely prepared to navigate the tough choices they face in everyday life. A whole person philosophy guides all our learning and teaching. Hyde was founded to strive to improve the current education system through an alternative approach that places value on an individual’s character and unique potential. Today we serve almost 2,000 students and families in private and public settings. Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the Hyde School campus was founded in 1966. Formerly the estate of shipbuilder John S. Hyde, the sprawling 145-acre New England estate includes the historic Hyde Mansion and carriage house, which houses classrooms and offices. Other prominent facilities nestled around the estate include the Wheeler Library & Academic Wing, an all-inclusive athletic center with field house, wrestling room, entertainment center, weight and cardio rooms overlooking the 1915 Sunken Garden, Health Center, bookstore, and café, the Student Cultural Center, the Spiritual Center, three playing fields, including a turf field, an all-weather track, indoor tennis and basketball courts, and several dormitories. Year-round, students and faculty enjoy miles of wooded running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing trails that extend beyond the campus. The campus includes a 600-acre wilderness facility located in the remote and pristine Bigelow Mountains in Eustis, Maine, running, biking, and cross-country ski trails, state-of-the-art music recording studio and ropes course, climbing wall, and ice skating ponds.

Academics

Summary: Hyde Academics at a Glance: - A wide range of courses, including AP and Honors; - Opportunity for students to take college-level courses for college credit - A personalized Academic Support Program - A 5:1 student/teacher ratio; - SAT tutoring; - A grading system that recognizes both effort and achievement; - Extra help and guidance from our hard-working faculty.

Department Director Crystal Peltzer

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 8

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 30

Number of AP Courses Offered: 10

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 35%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • ADD/ADHD Support

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature

History

  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish
  • English as a Second Language

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Psychology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Honors Math

Music

  • Recording
  • Songwriting

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Public Speaking
  • Sculpture
  • Woodworking
  • 3-D Art

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

  • All-Weather Track
  • Fitness Center
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Technology Center

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Honor Council
  • International Club
  • Jewish Student Organization
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Student Activities
  • Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Summary: At Hyde School, all students participate in the arts and three seasons of competitive athletics, and— in case we haven’t mentioned it—performing arts, community service, and campus jobs, as well. Only at Hyde will students say they never feel left out! Do you want to imagine what it’s like to be a student involved in the arts at Hyde? Some examples might be: - Students singing, acting, and dancing—at Hyde, there are two Performing Arts shows during Fall and Spring Family Weekends. - Students exploring their artistic potential by creating visual arts masterpieces in the Art Barn—an old, renovated barn with a soaring front window that allows natural light to bathe the studio, or digitally creating in the Digital Arts Labs. - Students recording original music in a fully-equipped professional recording studio. As for athletics, students who’ve never played a pick-up game of basketball can find themselves on championship teams. An athlete who plays soccer like she was born wearing cleats, may give up the perfect shot to allow a less experienced teammate have a chance at glory. Things to note about athletics at Hyde: - Hyde athletes are known throughout New England and beyond for their outstanding sportsmanship. - Referees have been known to vie for the opportunity to ref Hyde School competitions. - Janitors have been known to vie for clean-up of the Hyde fan section of the gym after competitions. (We really do leave it better than we found it!)

Arts Department Director: Crystal Peltzer

Athletics Department Director: Stefan Jensen

Arts

  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Public Speaking
  • Sculpture
  • Woodworking
  • 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country Running
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling

Recreational Sports

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Basketball
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting
  • Skiing

Graduates

Summary: The staff of Hyde School’s college counseling office work closely with juniors and seniors to help them research prospective colleges and universities, compile and submit their application materials, and then evaluate their post-Hyde options. With a college acceptance rate of 100 percent, Hyde’s exceptional programming prepares all students of diverse backgrounds, skills, and needs for the challenges they will face in college and beyond.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 98%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile 430 450 430
75th percentile 570 610 570

Notable Alumni

Wes Matheny

Class of 2002

ationally Ranked Triathlete - Head Golf Professional Golden Bear Golf Club Hilton Head SC

Alicia McFarren

Class of 1998

Cornell Alum NY Medical College Pediatric Resident at Children National Medical Center

Nelson Arnstein

Class of 1971

Physician Astronomer Marathoner Photographer

Stuart Jones

Class of 1978

United States Ambassador to Iraq

Jim Irving

Class of 1971

Co-Chief Executive Officer of J.D. Irving Limited (JDI)

Robert Irving

Class of 1973

Co-Chief Executive Officer of J.D. Irving Limited (JDI)

Al McClain

Class of 1980

Youth Mentor & Community Leader

Shannon Curry

Class of 1998

Psychologist Director of the Curry Psychology Group

Jimmy Murphy

Class of 2015

Pre-med at University of Miami football player for the Division 1 Miami Hurricanes

Quotes From Alumni

“Hyde taught me how to push myself in ways that I don't think I would have ever achieved otherwise how to challenge myself in almost every facet of life.”
-Jessica Brown, Class of 1998, Senior analyst at the Climate Policy Initiative in San Francisco
“Don't be afraid to try new things take risks or make mistakes. These challenges teach you that you can do anything.”
-Howie Kleinberg, Class of 1994, Bulldog BBQ owner and contestant on Top Chef and BBQ Masters
“Thanks to what I learned at Hyde I truly believe that a key purpose for being on this planet to live your purpose (unique potential) and to figure out a way to shine your light on the world.”
-Chris Chickering, Class of 1988, Recording Artist

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 140

Total Day: 8

Total Enrollment: 148

Boys: 97

Girls: 51

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Other

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: January 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $56,000

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: N/A

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 53%

Average Awarded: $24,473

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $13,140,000

Contact

616 High Street

Bath, Maine United States

207 443 7101

Director of Admissions: Kristin Harman

Admissions Phone: 207 443 7101

Fax: 207 442 9346

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.hyde.edu

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