Academy at Penguin Hall

The Academy at Penguin Hall is an independent, college preparatory high school for young women, located in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. The school was founded in 2015 and serves young women, including the North Shore and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area.

The Academy at Penguin Hall
Address
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36 Essex Street

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01984

United States
Coordinates42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722
Information
TypePrivate
Established2015
CEEB code220007
Head of schoolMolly Martins
Faculty25
Grades912
Enrollment130
Average class size12
Student to teacher ratio7:1
CampusSuburban
Campus size50 acres (20 ha)
Color(s)Maroon and White   
Athletics conferenceNew England Preparatory School Athletic Council
MascotEmperor Penguin
NicknamePenguin Hall, APH
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
Tuition$42,800 (2024–25)
Director of AdmissionAnnika McKenna
Websitewww.penguinhall.org

History

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The stone manor house that serves as The Academy at Penguin Hall's home was originally built in 1929 by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg for Ruby Boyer Miller, a progressive-minded Detroit socialite. Her family owned the Burroughs Adding Machine. Miller summered at Penguin Hall, along with her children. In 1962, Penguin Hall was purchased by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and became a home for educating women. Jim Mullen of Mullen Advertising purchased Penguin Hall in the late 1980s and used it as their headquarters until they relocated in 2009. The dedication ceremony for Penguin Hall was attended by Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito as well as State Senators Joan Lovely and Bruce Tarr, and State Representatives Bradford Hill and Lori Ehrlich.[1] and Women in History.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Academy at Penguin Hall Celebrates Opening Day". The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle. September 15, 2017.

    Curriculum

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    The Academy at Penguin Hall uses an Interdisciplinary curriculum. While The Academy's curriculum includes core academic disciplines such as math and science, many other college-level courses are also on offer, such as Introduction to Russian History, Art and Politics,

  2. ^ MacNeill, Arianna (September 6, 2016). "Starting a new chapter: The Academy at Penguin Hall holds first-day dedication". The Salem News.
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