| Fryeburg Academy | |
|---|---|
 Main building | |
| Address | |
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745 Main Street , 04037 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°01′12″N 70°58′31″W / 44.0200°N 70.9754°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Boarding |
| Established | 1792 |
| Head of School | Joseph R. Manning |
| Faculty | 53 |
| Enrollment |
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| Average class size | 15 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11:1 |
| Campus | Rural, 238 acres (1 km2) |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics | 40 teams |
| Mascot | Raider |
| Website | www |
Fryeburg Academy is a private secondary school located in Fryeburg, Maine. The academy was founded in 1792, making it the oldest high school in Maine and one of the oldest private schools in the United States.[1] Daniel Webster was one of the first administrators, teaching at the school for a year.[2]
Boarding students come from across the United States, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Academy also serves as the high school for the MSAD 72 school district. Around 75% of the school's student population comes from the local school district.[3]
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes the school as private.[4]
- ^ Fox, Cooper (2023-07-27). "Were You Lucky Enough To Attend The Oldest High School In Maine?". B98.5. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Scott, Tim (2016-10-07). "White Mountain Chronicles: The Academy and Daniel Webster". The Conway Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ French, Edward (2022-11-20). "Private schools' public funding raises concerns". The Maine Monitor. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "FRYEBURG ACADEMY". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2024-03-11.