Nestled in the beautiful Western Mountains of Maine, Gould promotes intellectual exploration and personal growth through a unique blend of rigorous academics and experiential learning. Here, students challenge their assumptions in a safe, nurturing environment, whether it’s through our renowned snow sports programs, cutting-edge Maker Space, or our one-of-a-kind experiential program. At Gould, we don’t just prepare students for a test—we prepare them for life. More than a school, Gould is an adventure offering a dynamic blend of challenging academics, competitive sports, and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for the real world. Maybe you’d like to explore the school’s 40 kilometers of trails on your mountain bike or build your own skis in the IDEAS Center. Or you could travel to China, Ecuador, Peru, or Tanzania with the Ninth Grade Four Point immersion experience. Here, students celebrate each other, take risks, experiment, because we know that education is about the journey, about being in the now. We celebrate the creative process, not just the outcomes. Students thrive in Gould’s college prep setting thanks to close, collegial relationships with their instructors and counselors, and a vast network of alumni and visiting professionals who come to campus and work with students each and every year. Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
What Makes Us Unique
Gould Academy is more than a 9th-12th Grade, Postgraduate and Winter Term for Grades 7-8 school. It's a place where students actively participate in their education by taking advantage of opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Students grow through experiential learning, international travel, arts workshops, service projects, and independent study in Gould's Four Point Program. Other highlights include Gould's partnership with the Sunday River Ski Resort, which is only 10 minutes away, the partnership with the Manhattan School of Music, and the unique academic opportunities offered in the Marlon Family IDEAS Center where students collaborate, design, and build their ideas and put them into action.
Campus Highlights
Athletics
18 sports
STEM Labs
Dedicated STEM Center
Arts
Theater & Photography
Campus
456 acres
Key Stats
Boarding70%
International20%
Students of Color10%
Founded1836
Campus Size456 acres
Nearby AirportsPortland International Jetport (PWM)