Washington Academy
| Washington Academy | |
|---|---|
 We are an Equal Opportunity organization. | |
| Address | |
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66 Cutler Road East Machias, Maine, Washington County 04630 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°44′03″N 67°23′19″W / 44.7343°N 67.3885°WCoordinates: 44°44′03″N 67°23′19″W / 44.7343°N 67.3885°W |
| Information | |
| School type | 2789, Semi-Private |
| Founded | 1792 |
| School district | AOS 96 |
| School number | +1 (207) 255-8301 |
| Principal | Tim Reynolds |
| Head of school | Judson McBrine |
| Employees | 68 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Years offered | 223 (2015) |
| Enrollment | 438 |
| Average class size | 17 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15/1 |
| Hours in school day | 7 |
| Classrooms | 98 |
| Campus size | 3 acre |
| Nickname | WA |
| Team name | Raider |
| Budget | 789 |
| Website | www.washingtonacademy.org |
Washington Academy is an independent high school in East Machias, Maine. Founded in 1792, the Academy has an enrollment of 438 students.[1][2]
History
In the beginning, classes were held in Machias at the Burnham Tavern and the Masonic Hall. It wasn’t until much later that the school got its own building. After deliberation between neighboring towns, the first school building was built in East Machias, opening its doors on September 8, 1823.
Today Washington Academy welcomes boys and girls, about 50% of each gender. WA has over 350 day students and about 90 residential students- representing more than 20 surrounding communities and more than 15 countries.
WA completed construction of a new Health and Wellness Center, and improvements in athletic fields, classroom space, and digital infrastructure in 2011.
References
- ↑ http://www.boardingschoolsusa.com/factshts/washingtonacad.asp
- ↑ "Washington Academy". washingtonacademy.org. Retrieved 2015-09-08.