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Phillips Academy (Andover)

Andover, Massachusetts | Grades 9-12 & PG (Boarding), Co-ed | Founded in 1778

Description

Phillips Academy Andover is located in Andover, Massachusetts. Close to the beautiful city of Boston, Phillips Academy hosts 1,125 students from over 45 countries. Over 70% of the student body lives on the 705 acre campus. The school’s proximity to Boston allows students to get their foot in the door when applying to the best schools in the area. Phillips Academy encourages students to experiment with their education and to make their high school experience unique, in and out of the classroom.

Phillips Academy boasts over 200 brilliant teachers, almost all of whom live on campus. They remain on campus to inspire students as coaches, house counselors, and mentors. Phillips Academy offers more than 300 courses, including 18 different language courses. One of the main initiatives at the school is Learning in the World, where the school sponsors educational trips over their spring break in order to give students unique cultural insight. Phillips Academy also offers on-campus resources such as an extensive library, multicultural center, archaeology lab, and an educational art gallery. Outside of the classroom, Phillips Academy encourages students to be thoughtful and engaged through community events and student organizations.

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Admissions

$57,925

Cost

13%

Acceptance rate

Yes

SSAT required

Not Reported

Average SSAT

Required

Minimum TOEFL

9

Lowest grade

$1,100,000,000

Endowment

1778

Founded

705

Campus size (acres)

Non-Denominational

Religion

Casual

Dress code

Academics

1446

Average SAT

31.6

Average ACT

More than 50

Number of AP/Advanced courses

No ESL

Lowest ESL level

Yes

Post-Grad option

Clubs & Organizations

Rock Climbing Society

Alianza Latina

Microfinance Initiative, Inc.

VEX Robotics Club

Af-Lat-Am Society

Women’s Forum

Baking Club

Sports Analytics Club

Under the Bed

Linguistics Club

The Phillipian

South East Asian Club

Mock Trial

WPAA Radio

Meditation Club

Gender and Sexuality Alliance

Wildfire Conservation Club

Jewish Student Union

Model United Nations

Movie Makers’ Club

Sports

Fall

Cross Country

Football

Soccer

Field Hockey

Water Polo

Volleyball

Winter

Basketball

Hockey

Indoor Track

Squash

Swimming and Diving

Nordic Skiing

Wrestling

Spring

Baseball

Crew

Lacrosse

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Softball

Water Polo

Cycling

Golf

Ultimate Frisbee

College Matriculation

Amherst College

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Tech

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United States Military Academy- Army

United States Naval Academy

Vanderbilt University

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Wellesley College

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Yale University

Facts & Statistics

180 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Address

978-749-4000

Phone

9-12 & PG (Boarding)

Grades offered

1,146

Number of students

13

Average class size

1:5

Teacher/student ratio

75%

Boarding students

12%

International students

Vietnamese students

Signature Programs

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