Falmouth Academy
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Falmouth Academy (also known as FA) is a private preparatory school for day students in grades 7-12 located in Falmouth, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
Falmouth Academy was founded in 1979 on property owned by Otis Airforce Base in Barnstable, MA. Ten years later, on 34 acres bordering Beebe Woods in Falmouth, MA, donated by Josiah K. Lilly III, the school completed construction on its current building.
From its founding until 2005, Falmouth Academy was led by headmaster Bruce Buxton. After Buxton's departure in 2005, David Faus became headmaster.
Falmouth Academy's endowment is $3 million.
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[edit] Academics
Falmouth Academy teaches its 210 students from a core curriculum of English, history, science, mathematics and foreign languages (French and German). Emphasis is on reading and writing. Its science program is particularly strong. Since 1994, the school has had six semi-finalists and two finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search and the Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition. The average class size is twelve students.
Falmouth Academy's elective class opportunities include those in the arts, music, and theater, with members of the senior class given an option to create and teach their own electives, such as flag football, which must meet with the approval of the faculty. This is a valuable learning experience for those seniors who pursue this option. The school is also a founding member of the Small Independent Schools Art League (SISAL).
[edit] Student Body
The 210 person student body hails from as far as Duxbury, Chatham, and Martha's Vineyard. Approximately 60% of applicants are admitted. In 2006, all thirty members of the graduating class were admitted to college. In 2005, the mean verbal SAT score was 665 and mean math score 662.
35% of upper school students at Falmouth Academy are on financial aid. Tuition is $18,100 per student. 5 minority students attend Falmouth Academy.
[edit] Athletics
- Fall: Soccer
- Winter: Basketball
- Spring: Lacrosse
