What Will You Do Here?

IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD

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  • We help you find your place in it

    Gould Academy is not just a school. It's a journey of self-discovery. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Maine, Gould fosters 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 individual sports programs, cutting-edge Maker Space, or our one-of-a-kind experiential program. At Gould, we don’t just prepare students to earn a diploma—we prepare them for life.

Embrace the outdoors while connecting with the broader world

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  • Acres of Campus

    456

  • AP Courses Offered

    11

  • Average Class Size

    11

  • Student to Teacher Ratio

    6:1

  • Total Enrollment

    230

  • Year Founded

    1836

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Huskies in the Wild

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  • Krista Demas P’28

    “At Gould, my son has found a caring, warm community, an academic experience that is challenging him in all the right ways, and a location that gets him in close proximity to town, Sunday River Resort, and two golf courses. We couldn’t be happier!”

  • Eva ’25

    “Working in the Visual Arts Department at Gould has been a great experience because there are so many disciplines to pick from—hands-on activities like hand-building in pottery and metalwork to painting and fashion drawing. You can experience a little bit of everything and hone in on your passion. Coming to the Art Cottage is something I look forward to every day, and something I hope to pursue in college.”

  • Lauren Jacobs ’03, PhD

    “At Gould, I saw the very best of what education could be and the impact educators could have. It became clear that I was meant to be an educator and wanted to be the kind of educator and provide the educational experiences I had at Gould.”

  • Beata Kulesza P’25

    “I see how difficult it can be for young athletes to balance school with competitive sports, but Gould does it right. Our daughter’s been able to excel in the classroom, on the athletic field, and as a competitive snowboard racer without having to sacrifice one for the other. The flexibility Gould offers with training schedules, combined with strong academic support, has allowed her to thrive in both academics and athletics.”
39 Church Street P.O. Box 860 Bethel, Maine 04217  |  Phone: 207-824-7777
Independent High School for Boys and Girls | Grades 9-12, Postgraduate and Winter Term for Grades 7-8 | Boarding School in the Mountains of Maine

Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.