The Academy at Penguin Hall
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Wenham, MA
36 Essex St, Wenham, MA 01984
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Wenham, Massachusetts, The Academy at Penguin Hall is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 107 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2017–18. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 107
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% 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 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent 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 The Academy at Penguin Hall
What grades does The Academy at Penguin Hall serve?
The Academy at Penguin Hall serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend The Academy at Penguin Hall?
About 107 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Academy at Penguin Hall?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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