Welcome to Washington Academy
We are an independent secondary school in East Machias, Maine. Since 1792, we have been equipping students for a successful future. Visit us
Celebrating more than 225 years of excellence in education
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Raider Athletics
Extend your learning to the field with competitive and recreational sports to choose from. Develop friendships, build teamwork skills, and gain a greater sense of your talents. Find out more
Cultural Diversity
We educate local, national and international students. Make lifelong friends from Maine and over 25 countries from around the world. Learn more
Rigorous Academics
We prepare our students for post graduation success with personalized attention, small classes, AP and university courses. Learn more
On the Coast of Maine
Our New England campus, where the air and water are clean, is just two miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Plan your visit
Experience Student Life
Connect inside and outside the classroom through interscholastic sports, clubs, and community service projects. Learn more
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#ThisIsMyWA
Hear what our students and staff have to say about life at Washington Academy.
2019 Graduation
Kate Somes
Marine Technology
CNA Program
Discover the Fine Arts
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![Sophomore Noah Carver to Perform at Carnegie Hall!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572618449/washingtonacad/aluzscsan3u9ujjwh0hz/NoahDrumThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572618449/washingtonacad/aluzscsan3u9ujjwh0hz/NoahDrumThumbnail.png","width":380}])
![Coastal Ecology students meet Bill Green of Maine!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572614849/washingtonacad/aplsqumjkiql5f1p8snn/1025RRThumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572614849/washingtonacad/aplsqumjkiql5f1p8snn/1025RRThumb.png","width":380}])