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B- 4.3 Maine, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A-
Community C
Reviews B-
Foxcroft Academy was founded in 1823 and is one of the oldest private day and boarding schools in America. Foxcroft Academy, located in Maine serves a co-ed population of 425 day and boarding students in grades 9-12. Foxcroft Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$54,000
Enrollment
425
International Students
21%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:13
Endowment
$6 million
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1270
Class Size
14
Boarding %
23

Matriculation

(2018-2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#22 Emory University 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(21)
Biology
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
Calculus AB
Macroeconomics
Biology
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
Calculus AB
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Physics 1
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IB

(9)
IB English
IB Latin
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB History of the Americas
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB English
IB Latin
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB History of the Americas
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Applications and Interpretations
IB Art
IB Psychology
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Ice Hockey
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(21)
American Sign
Language
Art Club
Asian Culture
Chess Club
Civil Rights Team
American Sign
Language
Art Club
Asian Culture
Chess Club
Civil Rights Team
Environmental Club
French Club
Gamers Club
History Club
JMG
Key Club
Latin Club
Math Team
National Honor Society
Peer Mediators
Photography
Robotics
Spanish Club
Student Council
Student Tech Team
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Arts

(20)
Acting
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Acting
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion
Performing
Piano
Stagecraft
Wind Symphony
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Film
Film Studies
Tech Design
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Contact Info

https://foxcroftacademy.org
975 West Main Street, Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-8664
admissions@foxcroftacademy.org
Maine

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: Yes
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1823
Campus Size: 120 acres
Boarding Rate: 23%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL
School Code:
TOEFL: 7374
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Frequently Ask Questions about Foxcroft Academy

Tell me a bit about Foxcroft Academy.
Foxcroft Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1823 , and currently has about 425 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://foxcroftacademy.org.
Does Foxcroft Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Foxcroft Academy is offering 21 AP courses.

Foxcroft Academy also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Foxcroft Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2021, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University and Emory University.
What is the application requirement for Foxcroft Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Foxcroft Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Foxcroft Academy?
The total fee for Foxcroft Academy in 2024 is $54,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@foxcroftacademy.org .
Where is Foxcroft Academy located?
Foxcroft Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Foxcroft Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Foxcroft Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 202 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Foxcroft Academy has been favorited by 109 users.
How do I complete an application for Foxcroft Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Foxcroft Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Foxcroft Academy’s official site: https://foxcroftacademy.org or call them at 207-564-8664.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Foxcroft Academy?
Yes, here are few: Lee Academy, Maine Central Institute and John Bapst School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Foxcroft Academy?
The overall rating for Foxcroft Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Foxcroft Academy are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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