Fryeburg Academy
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| Established | 1792 |
| School type | Private, Boarding |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Head of school | Daniel G. Lee, Jr. |
| Location | Fryeburg, ME, USA |
| Campus | Rural, 35 acres (1 km²) |
| Enrollment | 690 total 110 boarding 580 day |
| Faculty | 67 |
| Average class size | 15 students |
| Student:teacher ratio |
10:1 |
| Athletics | 24 sports |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Homepage | www.fryeburgacademy.org |
Fryeburg Academy, founded 1792, is one of the oldest private schools in the United States. It is located in Fryeburg, Maine. One of the first headmasters was Daniel Webster, who taught at the school for a year.
Boarding students come from across the United States, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Academy also serves as the high school for the MSAD 72 school district.
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[edit] Notable Alumni & Faculty
- James Farrington, United States Representative from New Hampshire (alumnus)
- Rufus Porter, painter and founder of Scientific American (alumnus)
- Daniel Webster, lawyer and politician (headmaster)
[edit] School snapshot
Fryeburg Academy
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME
Headmaster: Daniel Lee
- Charter school: No
- Coeducational: Yes
- Grade levels: 9-12
- Year opened: 1792
- Year-round schedule: No
[edit] Gym Fire
On October 12, 2005, fire destroyed the Gibson Gym at Fryeburg Academy. The fire was determined to be arson, and two former students were charged. As a result of the fire, construction on a new gym and athletic support center was begun in the spring of 2006, and are expected to open by May 1, 2007. The gym promises to be one of the finest athletic facilities in western Maine, with seating for 750 in the main gym, a synthetic indoor track, weight room facilities, and locker rooms and storage for all of the academy's sports teams.
