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#23 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 34% of private schools
Washington Academy
High School · East Machias, ME
A private high school in East Machias, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.
66 CUTLER RD, East Machias, ME 04630
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
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Where Washington Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,875
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington Academy is listed in East Machias, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington Academy
Washington Academy is a private high school in East Machias, ME, serving approximately 328 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 64 private schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Academy
What grades does Washington Academy serve?
Washington Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington Academy rank in ME?
Washington Academy ranks #23 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Washington Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Academy a private school?
Yes, Washington Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Washington Academy a religious school?
No, Washington Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (207) 255-8301
- Area population (ZIP 04630)
- 1,294
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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