Bridgton Academy

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Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Seal.jpg
Bridgton Academy's Seal
Location
Bridgton Academy
,
04057

United States
Coordinates 44°05′59″N70°42′02″W / 44.09985°N 70.70065°W / 44.09985; -70.70065
Information
MottoThe Year That Makes The Difference
Established1808
DeanJamie Izaryk
Head of SchoolDiana Gleeson
Staff65
Teaching staff40
GradesPost Graduate Year
GenderMale
Age range18-20
 •  Grade 12 5-10
 • Grade 13155
Average class size12:1
Campus size55-acre
ColorsBlack, white, and grey
   
SportsFootball, soccer, golf, basketball, hockey, skiing, baseball, and lacrosse
MascotWolverine
AccreditationNEASC
PublicationBA Today (Biannual)
YearbookThe Stranger
Website www.bridgtonacademy.org

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.

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Why Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Tsumura, Howard (August 17, 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 . February 16, 1978. p. 45. Retrieved February 28, 2024– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg