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Data & methodologyOverall
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
B-
Community
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Reviews
A-
Rolling Admissions
English Support for any Level
Shared University Facilities, Programs
A.P. & FREE Dual University Credit
Guaranteed University Acceptance
One of the safest communities in the USA
Since 1883, Houghton Academy has offered a traditional, college-preparatory education based on a Christian worldview. Positive, hard-working students develop a global perspective while living on a safe, rural campus with peers from around the world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$42,000
Enrollment
120
International Students
54%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
54%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$0 million
AP
16
Average SAT Score
1225
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
9
Boarding %
55
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #4 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 + |
| Art #10 | School of Visual Arts | 1 + |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 1 + |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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Sports
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Golf
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Soccer
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Handbell Choir
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Arts
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Art History
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Digital Photography
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Studio Art
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Frequently Ask Questions about Houghton Academy
Tell me a bit about Houghton Academy.
Houghton Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1883 , and currently has about 120 students, 54.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.houghtonacademy.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.houghtonacademy.org.
Does Houghton Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Houghton Academy is offering 16 AP courses.
Houghton Academy also have 54% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Houghton Academy also have 54% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Houghton Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Houghton Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Houghton 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 Houghton Academy?
The total fee for Houghton Academy in 2024 is
$42,000 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 admissionsteam@houghton.academy .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissionsteam@houghton.academy .
Where is Houghton Academy located?
Houghton Academy is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Houghton Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Houghton Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 261 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Houghton Academy has been favorited by 71 users.
Also Houghton Academy has been favorited by 71 users.
How do I complete an application for Houghton Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Houghton Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Houghton Academy’s official site: http://www.houghtonacademy.org or call them at 585-567-8115.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Houghton Academy’s official site: http://www.houghtonacademy.org or call them at 585-567-8115.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Houghton Academy?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Houghton Academy?
The overall rating for Houghton Academy is B-.
The section ratings of Houghton Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Houghton Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Cleveland, the county seat of Cuyahoga County in Ohio, is a vibrant city known for its cultural institutions. It is home to the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The city also boasts the world-class Cleveland Orchestra and the historic Playhouse Square theater district. Designated as a global city, Cleveland is a hub for arts, culture, and education, attracting visitors and residents with its diverse offerings and rich history.
Population (2022)
433,748
Cost of Living
Lower than average 6%
Nearby Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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