Hyde School vs. Fryeburg Academy
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School Overview
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Hyde School
616 high street
bath, ME 04530, United States of America
bath, ME 04530, United States of America
Top Rankings
Hyde School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 276 schools) for:
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Fryeburg Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 276 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
Hyde School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory boarding school for grades 9 - 12 and Postgraduate.
Hyde has pioneered Character Development, leading to life-changing outcomes for students and families.
Our emphasis is on helping students discover their strengths and grow as confident leaders prepared for the future.
We believe that for students to succeed - now and for the rest of their lives - they must develop the integrity, habits, and resilience that are the hallmarks of successful adults.
We are focused on the belief that character, attitude, and effort will lead to academic excellence, meaningful achievement, and personal fulfillment.
The Hyde difference is seen in the peer culture and parent involvement, which connects our students to a remarkable support system.
Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world.
The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth.
Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1966
1792
Campus Size
150 acres
105 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
n/a
578
% Students of Color
30%
5%
% International Students
55%
16%
% Students 51勛圖厙
99%
25%
Average SAT Score
1180
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
800 - 1600
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
8
20
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
60%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$24 million
$35 million
Tuition (51勛圖厙 Students)
$68,300
$55,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$30,300
$19,900
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$55,000
Tuition (5 Day 51勛圖厙)
n/a
$40,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$24,575
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
73%
80%
Director of Admissions
Bob Felt
Joseph Manning
Associate Director of Admissions
Christian Jensen
Christina D. and Ethan W.
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
8
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
14
22
Sports
BasketballCross Country Running
DanceFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldWrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Winter TrackWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission Tour GuidesArt Activity
BroadcastingConcordians A Capella
Cube Set Satellite ClubDorm Prefects
Environment ClubFA Girl Up
French ClubFrench Honors Society
GAP - Global Ambassadors ProgramGTSA
Interact ClubLibrary Council
Library MonitorsModel United Nations
Mountain BikingPhotography Activity
Residential ProctorRobotics Team
Rock & Jazz EnsembleStrength & Conditioning Activity
Student ProctorsUnified Special Olympics
Writting Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
All School PlayArt Club
Classical Music EnsembleDay Student Proctor
Eklektic Jazz ChoirFilm Making Club
Fine Arts ClubFire Department
Jazz Rock EnsembleJunior Classical League (Latin Club)
Ladies in Blue - a cappella groupSpanish First Aid
Technology PrefectsTheater
Visual and Performing Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Techno Music Association