Admissions Info

From your first sight of the tall white spire of the original Academy Building against the blue sky, you will feel the strength of Washington Academy's mission.

Since John Hancock signed the school's charter in 1792, Washington Academy has had one goal: providing students with the finest secondary education possible.

Over the years, Washington Academy has grown to meet the needs of today's high school students as they face modern challenges. As well as an extensive curriculum for college preparation, Washington Academy offers business and vocational studies, a large selection of sports and extracurricular activities. Affordable tuition rates make it one of the best values among boarding, private secondary and college prep schools in Maine and New England.

Currently 329 students study at Washington Academy. Many of them come from nearby small communities. International students desiring to attend high school in the United States find Washington Academy an excellent choice for learning English, making lifelong friends, getting a quality American education. Countries represented by international students include Germany, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Venezuela, Vietnam and Serbia, making Washington Academy a global community.

Are you a student who is excited about life and learning? Are you looking for a historic, private New England boarding school with a fresh approach to education? Do you want to find a school where you can be yourself -- and find friends who aren't afraid to be individuals? Then we think you'd be happy at Washington Academy. We invite you to apply.