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Washington Academy

PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road East Machias ME 04630
Tel: (207) 255-8301
www.washingtonacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $40,500
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Washington Academy Photo #1 - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
Washington Academy Photo #2 - Students can choose Art, Honors Art, AP Studio Art, as well as performance art, including music and dance classes.
Washington Academy Photo #3 - Washington Academy celebrates 225 years of excellence in education!
Washington Academy Photo #4 - Washington Academy's Innovation Center brings media, digital animation, and virtual reality coding classes together with the computer applications, engineering and robotics classes to give students access to state of the art technology and skills.
Washington Academy Photo #5 - WA's 29 athletic teams are led by its Boys Varsity Soccer program. They captured the State title two years in a row.... Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Cheering, Basketball, and Swimming, as well as the WA Track & Field Team, which holds several State records thanks to a competitive program, are the most popular sports at WA.
Washington Academy Photo #6 - A rigorous academic curriculum, small classes, honors and AP levels, college courses combine with career technology classes such as nursing, culinary arts, marine technologies & boat building, marketing & entrepreneurship, law, and business to make WA one of the most comprehensive high schools in the USA.
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
Tel: (207) 255-8301
www.washingtonacademy.org
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Washington Academy Photo #1 - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
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Washington Academy Photo #1 - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
Washington Academy Photo #2 - Students can choose Art, Honors Art, AP Studio Art, as well as performance art, including music and dance classes.
Washington Academy Photo #3 - Washington Academy celebrates 225 years of excellence in education!
Washington Academy Photo #4 - Washington Academy's Innovation Center brings media, digital animation, and virtual reality coding classes together with the computer applications, engineering and robotics classes to give students access to state of the art technology and skills.
Washington Academy Photo #5 - WA's 29 athletic teams are led by its Boys Varsity Soccer program. They captured the State title two years in a row.... Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Cheering, Basketball, and Swimming, as well as the WA Track & Field Team, which holds several State records thanks to a competitive program, are the most popular sports at WA.
Washington Academy Photo #6 - A rigorous academic curriculum, small classes, honors and AP levels, college courses combine with career technology classes such as nursing, culinary arts, marine technologies & boat building, marketing & entrepreneurship, law, and business to make WA one of the most comprehensive high schools in the USA.
Washington Academy's learning formula starts with the school's accomplished faculty.
Add 100 different courses and an energetic student body and you get a thriving academic environment that is highly individualized.
The Academy offers a variety of courses at different difficulty levels so that everyone, no matter what their learning style, can reach their potential.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $40,500
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Washington Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1792
1909
Campus Size
75 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Igniting Minds. Inspiring Futures.

Student Body

Enrollment
400 students
300 students
% Students of Color
5%
25%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
20%
70%
Average SAT Score
1290
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
13 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
46%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP European HistoryAP Language & Comp
AP LatinAP Literature
AP Music TheoryAP Physics
AP SpanishAP Studio Art
AP US History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$4 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$40,500
$59,900
% Students on Financial Aid
25%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
No

Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Director of Admissions
Robin Moloff-Gautier
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
16
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWinter Track
Wrestling
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Raiders

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubEnvironment Club
International ClubMath Team
Model UNNational Honor Society
Outing ClubRobotics Team
Silver Quill Literary MagazineStudent Council
Yearbook Committee


Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaJazz Ensemble
Pep BandTri-M National Music Honor Society


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club

College Matriculation

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School Notes

  • 92% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
  • Washington Academy sits on 75 acres with 10 major buildings.
  • WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Students provide over 500 hours of community service.
  • Thirteen advanced placement courses are offered.
  • Washington Academy offers a variety of summer programs, including two levels of ESL in a 4 week summer program in August.
  • 100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology.
  • 15 staff and faculty members reside on campus.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Ben Teer '10, notable for individual honors in athletics -
    • Leon Look ’49, recognized for contributions in sports -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Washington Academy cost?
Washington Academy's tuition is approximately $40,500 for boarding students.
What schools are Washington Academy often compared to?
Washington Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Fryeburg Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Washington Academy?
Washington Academy famous alumni include: Ben Teer '10, notable for individual honors in athletics and Leon Look ’49, recognized for contributions in sports.
What sports does Washington Academy offer?
Washington Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Does Washington Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Washington Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Washington Academy's ranking?
Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Washington Academy?
The application deadline for Washington Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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  • Grades: 9-12, PG
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  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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