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.