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The Deck House School (Closed 2015)

124 Deckhouse Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
The Deck House School is a college preparatory boarding school for boys ages 15-19 who, for a variety of reasons, have been unable to reach their potential in traditional academic settings.
The school offers a college preparatory curriculum comparable to that of many selective boarding schools.
This is coupled with daily support, positive peer pressure and a disciplined, highly-structured community environment.
The school's mission is to work with each student until he is ready and able to earn admission into another academic setting; whether it be secondary or tertiary.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Deck House School is a college preparatory boarding school for boys ages 15-19 who, for a variety of reasons, have been unable to reach their potential in traditional academic settings. The school offers a college preparatory curriculum comparable to that of many selective boarding schools. This is coupled with daily support, positive peer pressure and a disciplined, highly-structured community environment. The school's mission is to work with each student until he is ready and able to earn admission into another academic setting; whether it be secondary or tertiary.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Deck House School?
The application deadline for The Deck House School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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