Academy at Penguin Hall

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The Academy at Penguin Hall
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Location
Academy at Penguin Hall
36 Essex Street

Wenham
,
(Essex County)
,
Massachusetts
01984

United States
Coordinates 42°35′36″N70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722
Information
Type Private
Established2015
ClosedJune 30, 2025
CEEB code 220007
Head of schoolMolly Martins
Faculty25
Grades 9–12
Enrollment64
Average class size12
Student to teacher ratio7:1
Campus Suburban
Campus size50 acres (20 ha)
Color(s) Maroon and White   
Athletics conference New England Preparatory School Athletic Council
MascotEmperor Penguin
Nickname Penguin Hall, APH
Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Tuition$42,800 (2024–25)
Director of AdmissionAnnika McKenna
Website www.penguinhall.org

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

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History

The stone manor house that served 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]

On June 11, 2025, Academy at Penguin Hall filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a plan to pause an auction to focus on fixing up its financial challenges. [2]

On June 30, 2025, the Academy at Penguin Hall website was updated to announce the immediate closure of the school. Parents have since filed consumer complaints of fraud against the school. They allege the Academy collected tuition for the 25/26 school year and, following the closure, neglected to issue refunds for the prepaid tuition. [3]

Curriculum

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, and Women in History. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Academy at Penguin Hall Celebrates Opening Day". The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle. September 15, 2017.
  2. ↑ Welker, Grant (June 11, 2025). "Penguin Hall owners file for bankruptcy, delaying auction of North Shore all-girls school property". The Business Journals. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Alanez, Tonya (September 16, 2025). "Dream of a girls' school in Catholic tradition in Wenham ends". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 16, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ 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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