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Houghton Academy
  • Private, Boarding, Christian (General)
  • HOUGHTON, NY
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Houghton Academy

#20 in Best Christian High Schools in New York
  • A
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  • Private, Boarding, Christian (General)
  • 6-12
  • HOUGHTON, NY
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Sports
      C
    houghtonacademy.org
    (585) 567-8115
    9790 THAYER STREET
    HOUGHTON, NY 14744
    About Houghton Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    None

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $8,700
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $43,000
    Received Financial Aid
    80%
    Average Financial Aid

    From Houghton Academy

    Houghton Academy (HA) was founded in 1883 and is one of America's oldest continually operating Christian, college-preparatory boarding and day schools.

    The mission of Houghton Academy is to offer young people a college preparatory education within the framework of a Christian worldview. HA is characterized by high academic standards and strong character development, resulting in students getting into the universities of their choice and succeeding throughout life.

    Houghton Academy's Unique Advantages:

    - One of the safest campuses in the U.S. Students get one-on-one attention from teachers.

    - Access to local College - Houghton College is within a 5-minute walk from Houghton Academy. We have access to the college's top-quality facilities: Gym, Library, classroom, cafeteria, etc...

    - 24/7/365 is our boarding program "business hours": Our Boarding Program team always answers International parents' phone calls and responds to concerns promptly all year-round.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1250
    48 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    7 responses
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    A College Experience in a Private High School

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    Houghton Academy students have the unique advantage of having access to the local university's classes and facilities. Many HA students take college-level classes and graduate with college credits. Upon the successful completion of Houghton Academy's graduation requirements, students who maintain a B average and meet certain conditions are guaranteed acceptance at Houghton University.

    Culture & Safety

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    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    40%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    5-day, 7-day
    Top Countries
    China, Spain, Brazil, Viet Nam, Thailand
    International Boarding Students
    100%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    63
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C minus
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