Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
81 Academy Hl,  Newcastle, ME
4.1
4.5
581 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jay Pinkerton
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,500
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
58
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
71%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
84%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best Boarding HS in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 94 Students
Boston University 56 Students
University of Southern Maine 54 Students
Tufts University 40 Students
Bowdoin College 38 Students
Northeastern University 37 Students
University of Connecticut 36 Students
University of New Hampshire 36 Students
New York University 35 Students
Husson University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 30 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Economics 25 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
English 16 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Environmental Science 15 Students
Architecture 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 98 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/25/2025
I have had a great experience at Lincoln Academy. I have gotten a solid education and have enjoyed playing sports. I have also and met lots of people from around the world because of the international boarding student program.
3.0 Alum
8/7/2024
I loved the friends and relationships that this school provided me. However, I do not feel I was prepared for college and did not have enough resources throughout my college searching.
4.0 Senior
6/18/2024
Great community but very low diversity. Strong sport teams with fun atmospheres. Amazing food and it's super cool to have students from all over the world
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
2.0 student
6/8/2022
This school is completely full of bullys. In both the student body and the staff, especially the administration. The administrators have absolutely no idea what they are doing and they bully around the teachers, who are overworked and stressed which makes them grumpy and rude. Then the students are...
5.0 parent
11/21/2020
Both of my children recently attended Lincoln Academy and had excellent experiences. The faculty is committed and the students are accepting.
5.0 student
6/18/2020
Lincoln Academy is a place where learning is fostered every minute of every day. The people surrounding you help you grow and relationships are strong and forged fast. Over the course of many years I've had the chance to attend a lot of well-known and supposedly good schools, but the Lincoln educati...
5.0 student
6/18/2020
There is no place like Lincoln Academy. It's hard for me to describe my experience in a short comment but if you are thinking of applying to Lincoln Academy, choose Exeter. This school is unmatched in the quality of faculty, facilities, academics, and even food, although some of my classmates may ar...

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Lincoln Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 81 Academy Hl in Newcastle, in the Newcastle neighborhood. Annual tuition is $15,500. The school has a total enrollment of 581 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Lincoln Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $619,450. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kieve-Wavus Education Inc, Wiscasset Christian Academy, Coastal Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Newcastle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln Academy.

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