Carrabassett Valley Academy

Carrabassett Valley Academy

Private High School | Grade 7-12
5015 Begins Way,  Carrabassett Valley, ME
4.6
2.8
122 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$52,500
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
76.2%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

White
97.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
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School Rankings

#7 Best Boarding HS in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 11 Students
University of Vermont 11 Students
Colby College 11 Students
University of Utah 9 Students
University of New Hampshire 9 Students
Bates College 9 Students
Clarkson University 7 Students
Saint Michael's College 6 Students
Boston College 5 Students
Colorado College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Engineering 3 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 3 Students
Nursing 2 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 2 Students
Exercise Physiology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 47 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/1/2024
It was a great experience. I got travel all over the world with a unique group of individuals all pursuing the same rare sport as me. That sport is mogul skiing and it takes a lot of risk, danger.", and commitment.
4.0 Parent
6/27/2021
Very impressed with academics and physical training. Improvements could include better communication
4.0 Parent
6/26/2021
CVA provides a good balance of academics and athletics, and fosters independence. The small class size allows for plenty of individual attention. The only change we would wish to see are other club sports played routinely outside of skiing and riding. Such as tennis, soccer, and golf.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/19/2023
I have 2 children at CVA and one that graduated. I am very pleased with the education and ski training.
5.0 parent
2/5/2022
My two sons went there; the older one for four years and the younger one for five years. The relationships they had with other students, with teachers, with coaches and the school's leadership were priceless. They benefited tremendously from their experience there and both went on to ski four years...
1.0 parent
3/19/2018
This school has a major drug and alcohol problem. Kids are singled out for a slip up while other kids smoke and drink as much as they want with out any infractions. The private instagrams of students which show the alcohol and drug use on campus and while on school sponsored training trips and compe...
5.0 parent
11/9/2015
CVA has an extremely nurturing environment while allowing and encouraging their students to be motivated independent thinkers. The CVA staff, administrators, teachers and coaches are professional and experienced and exactly what you would hope to find and would find at most small ski academies. Many...

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