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George Stevens Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Blue Hill, ME

23 Union St, Blue Hill, ME 04614

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Blue Hill
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Maine
  • Serving families in Blue Hill since at least 2011

In Blue Hill, Maine, George Stevens Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 311 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 58% 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
311
Teachers
25.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 143 girls, 168 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 58% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of independent high schools in Maine.
    • Compared with 19 independent high schools in Maine.

    Students by survey year

    302’11–12328’13–14324’15–16313’17–18331’19–20311’21–22311’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    982
    1075
    1188
    1266

    Student body

    White64%
    Two or more races31%
    Black3%
    Asian2%

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    Questions about George Stevens Academy

    What grades does George Stevens Academy serve?

    George Stevens Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend George Stevens Academy?

    About 311 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at George Stevens Academy?

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