Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg, Maine, USA

High Schools in Maine

www.fryeburgacademy.org
  • Founded in

    1792

  • % of international students

    16%

  • Average Class Size

    15

  • Student/Teacher Ratio

    10:1

  • ESL Offered

    Yes

  • AP Courses

    18

  • 1 hour from Portland, ME.
  • Nearest International airport: Portland

Why students ♥ Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg Academy is a dynamic day and boarding school located near the White Mountain National Forest and Recreation area. Only one hour from the city of Portland, Maine, this historic institution is home to a diverse student body representing over 20 countries and 10 states.

Academics

AP Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • US History

ESL/Support Programs

  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Differences Support

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin

Sports

Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Mountain Biking, and American Football. Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track & Field, Wrestling, Alpine, and Nordic Skiing. Spring: Baseball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track & Field, Softball, Tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee.

 

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club, Astronomy Club, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Diversity Club, Dorm Proctors, Environmental Club, Gardening, International Clubs, Math Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Counseling, Photography, Quiz Bowl, Sexualities Club, Snowboarding, Student Activities, Student Government, Student Publications, Theater, Weightli ing, Woodworking, Yearbook, Civil Rights Club, GSTA Club

 

College Acceptance

Boston University, Bates, Colby, Northeastern, Babson, Tu s, Brown, University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, University of California, Columbia College, Berklee College of Music, Bennington College, Clark University, George Washington University, Oberlin College, Smith College, University of Vermont

Housing and Dorms

The school offers on-campus housing in a welcoming environment. Teachers and their families also live on campus providing 24h care for the students. Two students per room, each dorm has one kitchen, two lounges, TVs, and a computer. 

Martha
Host family

All host families are located within less than 1 hour from school campus.