Proctor Academy (2026 Profile)

5.00 (12 reviews)

Tel: (603) 735-6652

204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216

www.proctoracademy.org

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Proctor Academy Photo #1 - A community built on authentic relationships.

Proctor Academy Photo #2 - Learning Skills program dedicated to cutting-edge learning strategies and one-on-one teaching.

Proctor Academy Photo #3 - 2,500 acres of living classroom.

Proctor Academy Photo #4 - Reimagine your classroom.

Proctor Academy Photo #5 - The breadth of academic and art programming.

Proctor Academy Photo #6 - Celebrating TOGETHER!

Proctor is nationally known for its innovative experiential programs, a student-centered educational model, and its balance of academic rigor with structured support.

Choosing from over 135 academic courses, 5 term-long off-campus programs, more than 30 art courses, and 30 athletic and afternoon programs allows students to craft a Proctor experience that is truly unique.

Academic offerings include a breadth of Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Students also have the opportunity to complete an Academic Concentration if they so choose.

For over 70 years, Proctor's Learning Skills Department has been at the center of cutting-edge brain-based learning. Learning Skills provides comprehensive academic coaching methods and the direct instruction of executive functioning skills to empower students to become strategic, resilient, self-aware lifelong learners.

Robust visual and performing art offerings challenge accomplished artists and encourage novices.

Whether a seasoned veteran or new to a sport, Proctor's athletic programming offers students opportunities to pursue their athletic passions and goals. Many Proctor graduates continue their playing careers at the collegiate level.

Opportunities for students to study off-campus include trimesters in France, Spain, and Costa Rica, along with Mountain Classroom and Ocean Classroom programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 390 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,200
Acceptance rate: 43%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Proctor Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Proctor Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1848

1909

Campus Size

2500 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

View School Calendar

School Motto

Live to Learn. Learn to Live.

Student Body

Enrollment

390 students

300 students

% Students of Color

11%

25%

% International Students

10%

20%

% Students Boarding

75%

70%

Average SAT Score

1200
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1050 - 1300

Average ACT score

25
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

65%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Accreditations

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

BiologyCalculus (AB)

Calculus (BC)Economics

English LanguageEnglish Literature

Environmental ScienceFrench Language

PhysicsSpanish Language

StatisticsUnited States Government

United States History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$31.5 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$75,800

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$46,200

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

33%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

54%

Acceptance Rate

43%

58%

Director of Admissions

Christin Lathrop

Associate Director of Admissions

Lisa Wood

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Hornet

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

BandsCongress

Diversity ClubFACES

Fine Arts CouncilFire Department

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)Loomis Chaffee TV

Pre-School Child Care CenterProteus

The Center for International and Multicultural AffairsThe Madrigal Singers

The Stagecoach (yearbook)Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Audio Visual ClubBaseball

Ceramics ClubChamber

ChorusCommunity Service Program

Dance ClubDrama Club

Martin Luther King Jr. SocietyThe Chamber Music Ensemble

The Muse (literary magazine)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

DeaconHonor Societies

Key SocietyMiddle School Drama Club

Service OrganizationsTennis Soccer

WKIS Radio Station

College Matriculation

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School Notes

Proctor's campus includes over forty-five buildings, twenty small dormitories, a privately owned and operated ski hill, state-of-the-art classrooms and art facilities, 2,500 acres of forest and ponds surrounding beautiful natural and synthetic playing fields that are tucked against Ragged Mountain's south slope. A sense of community can only truly be felt when you step on campus. The strength of Proctor's community comes from the depth of relationships formed between students and faculty. An egalitarian student body gives equal value to each student regardless of age. A relaxed dress code and policy allowing students to address teachers by first names contribute to the informal culture of the school. Students are treated as young adults and asked to collaborate with their teachers in the learning process.
By redefining academic rigor as the process through which students push themselves beyond their comfort zones, students and faculty learn just how important trust is to learning. Honors and advanced placement courses complement non-traditional classes and challenging off-campus programs, allowing students and teachers to form relationships around shared interests. Formal on-campus academic support takes place in Proctor's Learning Skills program, but it is the informal support provided by teachers who offer extra help sessions at breakfast, in their dormitories, or in their classrooms in the evening that further emphasizes self-advocacy skills and encourages academic risk-taking. Because we are challenging, we are also supportive. Proctor is widely recognized for national leadership in experiential education. To our community, these programs are not separate but integral to the Proctor experience, as almost all students elect to spend a trimester or two enrolled in off-campus programs. Choosing from over 135 academic courses, five term-long off-campus programs, more than 30 art courses, and 30 athletic and afternoon programs allows students to craft a Proctor experience that is truly unique.
Whether your interests involve starting a radio program in Proctor's state-of-the-art recording studio, pursuing athletics at the next level, studying advanced biology or robotics, or building a boat in the woodshop, opportunities abound for you to engage in both the pursuit of new avocations and the mastery of an existing passion. Which path will you choose?
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Matt Nathanson - Musician and Performer
- Travis Warren - Founder and President, Whipple Hill Communications
- Robert Richardson - Oscar Winning Cinematographer (Platoon, JFK, The Aviator, Kill Bill)
- Jerome Dyson - Former UCONN pro basketball player
- Heather Moore - Jewelry Designer/Marketer
- Josh Walden - Broadway Actor
- Bob Beattie - Former US Alpine Ski Team Head Coach and Television Commentator
- Alan Shepard - Astronaut
- Cole Williams - Television Actor (Entourage, Scrubs, 8 Simple Rules)
- Carl Van Loan, Jed Hinkley - US Olympians, US Ski Team Nordic Combined

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Proctor Academy cost?

Proctor Academy's tuition is approximately $75,800 for boarding students and $46,200 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Proctor Academy?

The acceptance rate of Proctor Academy is 43%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Proctor Academy?

Proctor Academy famous alumni include: Matt Nathanson, Travis Warren, Robert Richardson, Jerome Dyson, Heather Moore, Josh Walden, Bob Beattie, Alan Shepard, Cole Williams and Carl Van Loan, Jed Hinkley.

What sports does Proctor Academy offer?

Proctor Academy offers 26 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Track. Proctor Academy is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

What is Proctor Academy's ranking?

Proctor Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Proctor Academy?

The application deadline for Proctor Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Proctor Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2014
5.001/13/2020
Saint Michael's college

Proctor was a small school, about 350(400?) Kids, one thing that attracted me to the proctor in particular was the ski hill blackwater located on campus as I love skiing. Also, the size of the. . .

Proctor Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2019
5.001/13/2020
Bentley University

Proctor is a unique school due to the experiential learning model. This includes a variety of off-campus programs including programs in Spain, France, Costa Rica, and Ocean classroom and mountain classroom. Proctor also owns over. . .

Proctor Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2017
5.002/27/2019
University of New Hampshire

The off-campus programs that Proctor has to offer make it particularly unique in relation to other boarding schools. I was lucky enough to participate in Ocean Classroom, which is an off-campus program where we sail. . .

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