The Academy At A Glance

  • Founded in 1981
  • Grades 7-12 and post-graduate
  • Independent, co-educational day school
  • More than 95% of Academy graduates go on to a four-year college
  • Classical education with core requirements in English, Latin, history, mathematics, science, art and music 
  • Four years of contemporary foreign language required
  • Honor Code signed by all students
  • Comprehensive art, music, and drama programs
  • Five bus routes to campus daily
  • Strong emphasis on community service, leadership, and citizenship
  • Internships and exchange programs
  • Required sports program, both competitive and noncompetitive
  • More than 50% of students awarded some financial aid
  • Average class size of 12; Student to faculty ratio: 8:1
  • Student-run lunch program available
  • Member of NAIS, AISNE, and The College Board, Independent Curriculum Group, Network of Complementary Schools
  • Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges