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No matter what language you speak, we’re glad that you’re interested in Lincoln Academy. Lincoln has been educating students for over 200 years and is the fourth oldest secondary school in Maine. Originally established to prepare students for Bowdoin College, Lincoln’s purpose is to help you achieve your highest goals—whatever those may be.  Whether you’re from Europe or Edgecomb, Asia or Alna, you’re welcome here.

School Type:
  • Boarding School
State: Maine
City: Newcastle
Affiliation: Non-Religious
Grades Accepted:
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
School Size: 585
Average Class Size: 16
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Spring Semester
  • Fall Semester
  • Full Academic Year
  • Multiple Years
Application Deadline: Rolling
Dresscode: Dress Code Required
Price: $$$$
Graduation
Graduation Allowed:
  • Yes
Graduation After 1 Year:
  • Yes
Academics
AP Classes:
  • Yes
AP Classes Offered:
  • Art
  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology

Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Statistics, Calculus AB & BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C, Environmental Science, European History, US History, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Music Theory, Studio Art, Drawing

College Prep/Honors Classes:
  • Yes

English, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish

IB Program:
  • No
STEM/STEAM Program:
  • Yes

Design, Engineering and Technology courses. Wood Projects, Metal Projects, Mechanical Projects, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Computer Science, Robotics, Aquaculture and Aquaponics

Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
SAT Score: 1170
Graduation Rate: 100
University Acceptances:

Bard College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Mawr College, Dartmouth College, Drexel University, New York University, Rutgers University, Sarah Lawrence College and many more

With a diverse offering of courses ranging from metal sculpture to AP Physics, from creative writing to AP English, and from laboratory to wood shop, Lincoln Academy provides a comprehensive education to students with a wide range of interests and goals.

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Lacrosse
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
  • Field Hockey
Girls Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Tennis
  • Cheerleading
  • Field Hockey

Lincoln Academy has a full array of athletic teams at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level. Team coaches include faculty and staff members, alumni, and local community members. We have a full time athletic trainer on staff during after school practice times and at all home games.

All students at Lincoln Academy have a maximum of 8 semesters of athletic eligibility. If a student is repeating a year, they won't be eligible to play varsity level sports.

Arts
Arts Offerings:

2 Dimensional Art, 3 Dimensional Art, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Choral Performance; beginner and advanced “Lincolnaires” Chorus, Concert Band, String & Wind Ensemble, Beginner and Advanced Jazz Bands, Award Winning Musical Theater productions, Regional and All-State Competitions

Lincoln Academy is committed to the Arts. Whether you love to sing, perform on stage, or create an artistic masterpiece, you will find a rich variety of opportunities in the Arts. With over ten clubs and ensembles and thirty courses in music, drama, and art, there is something for everyone. Lincoln Academy students place at regional and state competitions every year in music, choir, theater, and visual art competitions.

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

Alpha Sigma Gamma, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Civil Rights Team, Chess Club, Climate Action Club, Coding Club, Debate Team, Gay/Straight/Trans Alliance, Interact Club, International Club, Knitting Club, LA Ambassadors, Library Team, Math Team, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Robotics Club, Sailing Club, Sigma Sigma Chi, Student Council and more.

Community Information
City Population: 643
Weather: Summers are comfortable; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round
Nearby Cities: Portland, Maine (86 km)
Nearest Airport: Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Local Attractions:

Dodge Point Public Reserved land, Salt Bay Heritage Trail, Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site, Marsh River Bog

The Twin Villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle are just down the hill and over the river from the LA campus, and feature restaurants, a public library, and fun shops. Students can walk to town to visit, eat, work, and get to know the neighborhood.

Address:
81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle, ME, USA, Maine, USA 04553