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The Governor's Academy
  • Private, Boarding
  • BYFIELD, MA
Private School

The Governor's Academy

#3 in Best Private High Schools in Essex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • BYFIELD, MA
  • 63 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      A minus
    thegovernorsacademy.org
    (978) 465-1763
    1 ELM STREET
    BYFIELD, MA 01922
    About The Governor's Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $53,300
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $67,000
    Received Financial Aid
    29%
    Average Financial Aid
    $46,267
    From The Governor's Academy

    The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, draws bright, bold students in grades nine through twelve from all over the world into an open and optimistic learning community. Located north of Boston, Govs offers a full range of visual and performing arts, more than fifty athletic teams, and dozens of service, cultural, and recreational activities. Whether boarding or day, students are surrounded by dedicated faculty and staff on a beautiful, 456-acre campus. Govs students strive for excellence, discover new passions, and go further than they ever thought possible.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1330
    169 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    51 responses
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    Open House 2021

    Join us for our annual fall Open House on Saturday, October 30 at one of two sessions, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. You are encouraged to explore our campus and meet students who have a wide variety of passions across academics, athletics, and the arts and faculty who help bright, optimistic students achieve their potential in the classroom, in the dorm, on the field, and on the stage.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    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 44 responses
    • Dances
      18%
    • Jumping the Wall at Graduation
      16%
    • School spirit
      14%
    • Capstone
      11%
    • Special Olympics Soccer Tourney
      11%
    • Blood drives
      7%
    • MLK day activities
      7%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    62%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Canada, China, South Korea, United Kingdom, Viet Nam
    International Boarding Students
    14%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    406
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses
    Poll
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses

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