Lincoln Academy (2025 Profile)

81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553

Tel: (207) 563-3596 Ext. 1107

Lincoln Academy Photo #2 - Girls on the cross country team celebrate together after a big win!

Lincoln Academy Photo #3 - Lincoln Academy Robotics consistently place among the best teams in New England.

Lincoln Academy Photo #4 - Our historic Main Building was built in 1825. English and Social Sciences classes take place here.

Lincoln Academy Photo #5 - Lincoln Academy's art program is also strong. Take classes in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry making, and lots more.

Lincoln Academy Photo #6 - Science classes are hands-on and include a lot of lab experiments to increase learning.

Lincoln Academy Photo #7 - Weekend activities include lots of nature activities like hiking, kayaking, and swimming. Lincoln Academy is located in an incredibly beautiful place.

Lincoln Academy Photo #8 - Campus buildings are a mix of old and new. This is ATEC, our applied technology and engineering center.

Lincoln Academy has served its community for more than 200 years, providing a comprehensive education to a diverse population of students.

Lincoln Academy is an authentic American High School located in the picturesque coastal town of Newcastle Maine, offering 160+ classes including 20 AP courses and strong programs in STEM and arts.

A non-sectarian private school with a boarding program, LA serves 600 total students including 60 boarding students from 18 countries around the world.

Boarding students enjoy a small inclusive dorm community after school, while learning with a much larger population of students. There's a place for you at Lincoln Academy.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $51,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $15,500
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

Lincoln Academy Students Participate in Beach Cleanup - 03/07/2025
On September 20, 2024 150 ninth grade students and 13 teachers from Lincoln Academy went to Reid State Park to participate in the Ocean Conservancy's 35th Annual International Coastal Cleanup ...moreProgram. This was the second year in a row that the entire ninth grade class has participated in a beach cleanup with two goals: bringing the class together for a service project, and contributing to research about ocean trash. hide
Lincoln Academy 3-peats as 'Best in Maine' - 03/07/2025
For the third year in a row, Lincoln Academy was named Best Private Secondary School in Down East magazine's annual Best of Maine issue.Winners of the "Best of Maine" awards ...moreare nominated and voted on by readers of Down East Magazine and voted on in many categories, including education. hide
Mr. Page, the spirit of Lincoln Academy to retire - 03/07/2025
Phil Page, the spirit of Lincoln Academy, has announced he will retire after almost 49 years in education.Page has been the face of LA for many of those years, waving ...morea LA flag during the homecoming parade, leading cheers at school assemblies, organizing spirit week, leading the student body in reciting the school song, or being a cheerleader and supporter at all athletic events. hide

Top Rankings

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School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Lincoln Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Mild learning differences

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1801

1907

Campus Size

80 acres

125 acres

Student Body

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

10%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

14 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$51,600

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$15,500

$35,900

% Students on Financial Aid

45%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Katy Nicketakis

Associate Director of Admissions

Hilary Petersen

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP 2D Art & Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language & Culture, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
'The Talon' School Newspaper, Card and board games, Chess Team, Civil Rights Team, Climate Action Club, Computer Science Club, Debate Team, Future Farmers of America, Japanese Club, Library Team, Meditation Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Rocketry Club, Storytelling Club, VEX Robotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:
Knitting Club, National Art Honor Society, Performing Arts Workshop, Photography Club, String Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports, Flag Football, Rugby, Sailing Team, Ski Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga

College Matriculation

Year:

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School Notes

Lincoln Academy is a co-educational private boarding and day school for grades 9 - 12 located in beautiful, coastal Maine, one hour from Portland. We are grounded in community, global in vision, and rich in opportunity. We enroll 60 boarding students (maximum of 10 Spanish speakers) from 15+ countries, out of a total school population of 600. Lincoln Academy offers 160+ total classes, including 20 AP courses. We have a maximum class size of 16 and offer a wide range of classes with personalized schedules for each student. Students choose 6 or 7 classes, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and lots of electives. Two of our strongest programs are arts and STEM. We offer 34 arts classes including chorus, band, theater, film, ceramics, painting, photography, jewelry making, graphic design, and more. We have a modern STEM center featuring classes like robotics, computer science, hands-on shop classes in wood and metal making, website design, and engineering. Our location is amazing, our campus is an easy 10 minute walk from the lovely and vibrant town of Damariscotta where there are coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and access to the ocean. Students are able to walk down town after school and on the weekends. We also provide trips to the local YMCA (gym), grocery store, and other activities after school. Weekend activities include hiking, kayaking, movies, bowling, firepits on campus, game nights, and other activities with local students. We offer ski trips to local mountains on Thursday evenings as well as weekend days in the winter. All boarding students live in the same dormitory: Kiah Bailey Hall. This comfortable and well-cared for dorm was built 8 years ago. Students live in double rooms (guarantee different languages in each room) and have access to a full kitchen, music room, main lounge with ping pong table, outdoor patio, and small lounges with workout equipment and TVs. There are 6 families that live in the dorm and take care of the students - all dorm families are teachers and have many years of experience. The dorm is divided into 5 wings, and each wing (12 students) share a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each bathroom has 3 sinks, showers, and toilets. Community service is very important in the Lincoln Academy boarding experience. Sports are competitive, particularly soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, wrestling, and tennis. Fall sports: boys soccer, girls soccer, cross country, golf, girls field hockey Winter sports: boys basketball, girls basketball, swimming, wrestling, cheerleading, indoor track & field Spring sports: girls softball, boys baseball, girls tennis, boys tennis, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, outdoor track & field We offer 30+ clubs and extracurricular activities. Some of the most popular ones include: debate team, model UN, volleyball, robotics, esports. In 2024, we were the #1 Robotics team in the state of Maine and our one-act play has won the regional competition 16 out of the past 17 years. We had 4 students qualify for the debate team US championship in 2024 and our math team was also regional champions. Lincoln Academy. There's a Place for You!
LD types supported: Mild learning differences
Lincoln Academy accreditations: NEASC, TABS, AISAP, EMA

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lincoln Academy cost?

Lincoln Academy's tuition is approximately $51,600 for boarding students and $15,500 for day students.

What sports does Lincoln Academy offer?

Lincoln Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.

What is Lincoln Academy's ranking?

Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lincoln Academy?

The application deadline for Lincoln Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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