Phillips Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Andover, MA
180 Main St, Andover, MA 01810
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Andover
- The largest of 121 independent schools in Massachusetts
- One of the most diverse private schools in Massachusetts
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Massachusetts
Phillips Academy is an independent private school in Andover, Massachusetts, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 1,154 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools in Massachusetts. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 1,154
- Teachers
- 191 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 578 girls, 576 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools in Massachusetts (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 96% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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 Phillips Academy
What grades does Phillips Academy serve?
Phillips Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Phillips Academy?
About 1,154 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Phillips Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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