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Berwick Academy

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Maine
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 93 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B
    Berwick Academy is a top rated, private school located in South Berwick, ME. It has 589 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $34,600 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    berwickacademy.org/page
    (207) 384-2164
    31 Academy St
    South Berwick, ME 03908

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $34,600
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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    Average Financial Aid
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    Berwick Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1330
    105 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    29 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
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    • Megabowl
      32%
    • Senior Projects
      16%
    • Senior 100 days celebration
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Junior Rafting Trip
      6%
    • None
      3%
    • Fall Pre-Season
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    589
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $86,623
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $986
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $259,300
    National
    $184,700
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    Berwick Academy Reviews

    93 reviews
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    I have been at Berwick since the 6th grade and have never regretted my decision of coming here. I have always enjoyed our teachers' willingness to see us succeed, the students who create a caring and accepting community, and of course the challenging (but manageable) academics. The teachers and students are all at Berwick because they want to be here. It's well known that at private schools teachers get paid less than their public school counterparts.
    Berwick does a great job in terms of college counseling. They are almost always available to help you through the challenging college process. I felt like my advisor had a true connection and want to see me achieve my college goals. Being a small tight-knit community everyone is very welcoming and tend to fall into one of the wide range of friend groups at BA. Overall, I highly recommend Berwick for their college prep (academics), college counseling, and community. I truly feel prepared for college and the challenges it will present me.
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    Berwick has done such a great job understanding my kids and getting them connected to teachers and to their education. Kids have developed great study habits, great self-advocacy, great friends. New head of school started in 2018 and is making a world of difference from facilities to academics to culture. The school’s commitment to looking forward and adapting educational framework and content is different from what I have seen other places.
    I was a Berwick student for four years. I love this school and I couldn't imagine having gone to high school anywhere else. The friendships and connections I have made at this school have changed my life forever, and the atmosphere has made me, ultimately, a better person. Naturally, it is predictable that a student would universally progress throughout high school, but Berwick truly fosters this growth in a way that is friendly, providing the occasional nudge in the right directions. That being said, some aspects of the student culture are toxic, with a clear divide between students who are grotesquely wealthy and those who are simply there on their own merit and intelligence. The upper schools seems to revolve around the varsity hockey team, members of which are exempt from school rules. Overall, this is a terrific school, and I strongly recommend it to any 8th graders looking for a solid high school experience.