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something special NYA is a special place! We challenge students to try new things and support them along the way. We are small enough that your teachers and classmates will know you well, but large enough to make a difference. At NYA, our community is central and recognizes that who you are now is just as important as who you will become.
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I had the opportunity to become a better person. The opportunity to make an impact on people’s lives. The opportunity to learn. The opportunity to experience things I never would have experienced outside of NYA. NYA made me who I am.” —Te’Andre, New York City
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NYA offers an eclectic array of experiences that go beyond the classroom, including our environmental writing class culminating in an adventure to Glacier Bay, Alaska, where students meet the writers they’ve studied and see up close the impact of climate change. 5
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We’re all here for each other. If one of us struggles, we’re there for support. We become strong together instead of climbing individually.” —Jackie, Cumberland
We believe it’s important to be active and learn to excel by working together. Teamwork is emphasized both in the classroom and our afterschool activity programs.
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It’s really crazy what the school believes you can do—what they push you to do—while also giving you the comfort you need to be curious.” —Carly, Yarmouth
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You’ll ask questions and take risks in the classroom. You’ll learn to manage your time, gain strong study habits, and solve problems on your own and as part of a team.
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You get a lot of freedom in how you want to express yourself. Through my art, I was able to express animal activism, which was a key part of developing myself throughout high school.” —Sydney, Yarmouth
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Once you experience the power of expression—whether it’s through theater performances, music, or the visual arts— you’ll graduate from NYA as a confident, articulate writer and speaker.
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Because of NYA, I’ve gained self-confidence and self-understanding in my life, which have given me purpose beyond high school.” —Mason, Scarborough
If it’s not in the curriculum, it doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Our teachers help you pursue your interests. You can explore subjects and activities that interest you most through our afterschool programs, enrichment courses, Diplomas with Distinction, independent studies, and more.
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There is an undeniable connection like no other between people here. I could not imagine attending high school anywhere else, or with anyone else.” —Livi, Buxton
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Each year, Middle School science classes collect and study macroinvertebrates in Yarmouth’s Royal River. Students analyze the water quality and share the results with our community and the town. At NYA, we go outside, and we strive to be mindful of the natural world around us and respectful of our surroundings.
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orth Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school. The Academy offers a structured program that establishes clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character, and intellect in its students.
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Self-confidence and self-respect through a breadth of experiences that extend beyond the classroom.
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Appreciation for the importance of athletic activity, teamwork, and cooperation.
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Problem-solving skills based on sound analytical and creative thought.
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Sophistication in writing, speaking, and artistic expression.
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t North Yarmouth Academy, crossdisciplinary expression is an important feature for shaping a child’s academic experience. For over 200 years, we have motivated our students to develop a true love for learning by relating their aspirations to the curriculum. This is encouraged through authentic and meaningful connections between faculty and students from early education to post graduate. The individualized attention, developed in small class sizes, allows the student experience to reflect their interests and enable them to thrive in any program offered at NYA. Our idyllic campus is home to students who demonstrate dedication and preparedness because of the ideals displayed by our encouraging and warm faculty. NYA is able to exhibit these qualities by adhering to certain character values. These values include respect, honesty, perseverance, compassion, and responsibility. With these values at the center of our mission, students can strive to develop integrity and intellect in not only academics but arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. To fully understand how our community soars, schedule a tour with the Admission Office or take a virtual tour on our website today. I look forward to meeting you.
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Every day, we empower our students to pursue their passions. All the while, they inspire us with their kindness, motivation, and creativity. I could not be more proud of them.” —Ben Jackson
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Home of the Panthers
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
7to1 Faculty
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76% with advanced degrees
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NYA Community Values
Respect Honesty Perserverance Compassion Responsibility
Enrolled Students Lower School 100 Students Middle School 100 Students Upper School 175 Students
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Advanced Placement
Music & Arts
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Athletic Programs
of students, toddler through grade 8, take art and music.
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40%
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of Upper School students are involved in performing arts and/or visual arts.
Kauffmann Program Designed to explore environmental writing and wilderness exploration, the Kauffmann Program at NYA seeks to educate students about the importance of wilderness and nature, with a focus on environmental thinking, writing, conservation, and wilderness travel.
International Program
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Approximately 40% of families receive financial assistance.
College Placement
100 colleges visit campus each year Our College counselors work closely with each student to create an
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of Upper School students are part of our international program.
college process that is focused on the best fit for each student.
Diplomas with Distinction
S.T.E.M.
Global Citizenship
Music Entrepreneurship
Environmental Leadership
Social Advocacy
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Campus Map A Curtis Building Main Office
B Priscilla Savage Middle School
C Merrill
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D Dole House Admission
E Toddler House C
F Blanchard House D
G Mertz Science Center
Main Buildings
H Bicentennial Learning Commons I
Safford Center Cafeteria & Auditorium
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K Academy Hall L Higgins Hall M Gymnasium N NYA’s Travis Roy Ice Arena
Athletic Facilities
O Lewis Turf Field
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P Poulin Family Tennis Courts Q Denney Field R Knight Softball Field
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