Washington Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
East Machias, ME
66 Cutler Rd, East Machias, ME 04630
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in East Machias since at least 2011
In East Machias, Maine, Washington Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 319 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 319
- Teachers
- 27.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 139 girls, 180 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 49% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% 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
- 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 Washington Academy
What grades does Washington Academy serve?
Washington Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Washington Academy?
About 319 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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