Founded 1763
The Governor's Academy
Rural
Byfield, MA Co-ed 9-12 Boarding/Day
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Location
1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA
About
About The Governor's Academy
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) is an independent school located on 450 acres (1.8 km2) in the village of Byfield, Massachusetts, United States
- 263+ years of legacy
- Established 1763.
- Summer school
- Summer programs available.
- Financial aid available
- For the 2015 - 2016 school year, Governor's awarded nearly $4.5 million in financial aid; approximately 28% of students received financial assistance.
- Religious affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Campus size
- 450 acres
- Enrollment
- 385 total · 270 boarders + 115 day
Programs
Academics
Programs
- IB Program
- AP Courses
- Summer School
AP Courses
- Including AP courses in biology
- calculus AB
- calculus BC
- chemistry
- computer science
- economics
- English language
- English literature
- European history
- French
- Latin
- physics
- Spanish literature
- Spanish language
- statistics
- studio art and U.S. history
Clubs
- The Governor (student newspaper)
- Chapel Committee
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Debate Club
- Environmental Club
- Christian Fellowship
- EPIIC (Model UN)
- German Club
- Harvard Model Congress
- Health and Wellness Committee
- Jewish Fellowship
- The Mathematics Club
- The Milestone (yearbook)
- The Fishing Club
- Project Outreach
- Poetry Society
- P.R.I.D.E.
- Peer Advisors
- Mansion House Proctors
- The Spire (literary magazine)
- Tour Guides
- Social Committee
Apply
Admissions
Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
23%
SSAT Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes
Support
Financial Aid
For the 2015 - 2016 school year, Governor's awarded nearly $4.5 million in financial aid; approximately 28% of students received financial assistance.
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis