Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory school in Bridgton, Maine. Founded in 1808, the school is located at the northern tip of Long Lake in North Bridgton, Maine. The school has been NEASC-accredited since 1934, making it one of the oldest accredited schools in the country.[1] The school is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy's Seal
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United States
Coordinates44°05′59″N 70°42′02″W / 44.09985°N 70.70065°W / 44.09985; -70.70065
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MottoThe Year That Makes The Difference
Religious affiliation(s)None
Established1808
DeanJamie Izaryk
Head of SchoolDiana Gleeson
Staff65
Teaching staff40
GradesPost Graduate Year
GenderMale
Age range18-20
Enrollment155
 • Grade 125-10
 • Grade 13155
Average class size12:1
Campus size55-acre
Color(s)Black, white, and red
SportsFootball, soccer, golf, basketball, hockey, skiing, baseball, and lacrosse
MascotWolverine
AccreditationNEASC
PublicationBA Today (Biannual)
YearbookThe Stranger
Tuition$62,500
Websitewww.bridgtonacademy.org

The 55-acre (22 ha) campus holds 24 buildings. The majority of classes are held in the new Humanities Center. There are seven dormitories on campus ranging in capacity from 18-55 students. In recent history, the school has expanded its number of two-year students, allowing for students to complete their high school diploma at Bridgton, as well as spending their second, prep, year at the Academy.[2]

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "About Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Why Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  3. ^ Tsumura, Howard (17 August 2017). "SLSS' Fardaws Aimaq takes aim at D1 hoops career with prep stop at Maine's Bridgton Academy". Varsity Letters.
  4. ^ "Harold Wells, was Somerville mayor". The Boston Globe. 1978-02-16. p. 45. Retrieved 2024-02-28 – via Newspapers.com. 
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