Erskine Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
South China, ME
309 Windsor Rd, South China, ME 04358
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Maine
- Serving families in South China since at least 2011
In South China, Maine, Erskine Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 552 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 552
- Teachers
- 42.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 260 girls, 292 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent high schools in Maine.
- Compared with 19 independent high schools in Maine.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Erskine Academy
What grades does Erskine Academy serve?
Erskine Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Erskine Academy?
About 552 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Erskine Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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