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
Enrollment155
   Grade 12 5-10
  Grade 13155
Average class size12:1
Campus size55-acre
Color(s)Black, 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.
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