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Fryeburg Academy
745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 - View a map of this school Map tel: (207)935-2013
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"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..."


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 242 schools) for:
  Community Size - Large student body (number of students)
  Offering Breadth - Most sports offered
  School History - Oldest founding date

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Fryeburg Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1792 1900
Campus Size 35 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 680 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 20% 72%
Average SAT Score 1650 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1210 - 2025 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 14 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 40% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $7 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,500 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,750 $21,950
Tuition international students $38,000 $37,950
Tuition 5 day boarding $28,250 $31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 5,800 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 72% 60%
Director of Admissions Stephanie S. Morin
Associate Director of Admissions Joseph Manning
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 19 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryCycling
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Wrestling 
School Notes:
  • 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. Within this context, the Academy''s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.
  • Fryeburg Academy is set in a classic New England village, in the foothills of Mount Washington and the White Mountains. It''s a community of real people, offering a sense of belonging to all who enter, and a backbone of support to all who stay. It''s close to the ocean, rivers, lakes, ski areas and 750,000 acres of National Forest. Outdoor activities are limitless every season of the year.
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2008
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