Bridgton Academy serves 167 students in grades 12, is a member of the Alternative School Network and the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Bridgton Academy is 1:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Victor Cruz '05 - Super Bowl champion, current wide receiver for Chicago Bears
- Brigadier General David Brigham '84 - Executive Officer, NATO Allied Land Command at US Army.
- Steven Brooks '03 - Two-time NCAA D I Lacrosse Champion (Syracuse University), MLL Champion (Chesapeake Bayhawks)
- Dan Egan '83 - World-famous Extreme Skier and Emmy-nominated Producer/Director, 2017 inductee, American Ski Hall of Fame
- Carlos Canino '84 - ATF Special Agent In Charge-Miami Field Division
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridgton Academy often compared to?
Bridgton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Hill Harbor School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bridgton Academy?
Bridgton Academy famous alumni include: Victor Cruz '05, Brigadier General David Brigham '84, Steven Brooks '03, Dan Egan '83 and Carlos Canino '84.
What is Bridgton Academy's ranking?
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bridgton Academy?
The application deadline for Bridgton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Bridgton Academy vs. Blue Hill Harbor School
The nearest high school to Bridgton Academy is Oxford Hills Christian Academy (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dodge House School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Poland Spring Academy (17.5 miles away)
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