Founded in 1801

Lincoln Academy has proudly served its community for more than 200 years, providing a comprehensive education to a diverse population of students. LA is located in the picturesque coastal town of Newcastle Maine, in a community made up of artists, fishermen, farmers, carpenters, laborers, professionals and retirees. A non-sectarian town academy with a residential program, LA serves 590 students from 18 towns in Maine and 30 boarding students from around the world. LA has served Maine’s midcoast region as the school of choice for many generations of local families.

Perched on a hill overlooking the Damariscotta River and the twin villages towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle, Lincoln Academy is located in midcoast Maine, an hour drive northeast of the Portland International Jetport (PWM), and 2.5 hours northeast of Boston Logan Airport. Students can walk into town and shop, eat dinner, and visit the local library and movie theater. Fresh water and ocean swimming and sailing are only a short drive from campus, and students can ski on many Maine slopes throughout the winter. International visitors travel to Lincoln Academy by rental car, airport shuttle, or by bus from Boston.

Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Membership: Association of Independent Schools in New England, National Association of Independent Schools, College Board, Maine Principals’ Association.

135+

Academic Classes

18 AP Classes

42 STEM Classes

30 Visual & Performing Arts Classes

12:1

Student Teacher Ratio

590 Day & Residential Students

14 Countries Represented

1 Levels of ESOL

30 3 Season Sports Teams

40 Clubs & Extracurriculars

33 Boarding Students

58%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

ATHLETICS

Three Sports Seasons

Fall, Winter, Spring

Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer, Swim, Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Lacrosse

No Try Outs for at least one sport per season, so all students can join a team

VISUAL and PERFORMING ARTS

Art, Choral Performance, Instrumental Instruction and Performance

2D Art, 3D Art, Ceramics

Beginning, Jazz and Advanced “Lincolnaires” Chorus

Concert Band, String & Wind Ensemble, Beginner and Advanced Jazz Bands

Award Winning Musical Theater

Regional and All-State Competitions

CLUBS

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, Lincoln Academy IT

CAMPUS

Modern Facilities

STEM Center with 3D Printers, Digital Photography, CNC Machine, Wood Shop, & Metalworking Facilities

Five Academic Buildings with State of the Art Science Facilities

Turf Field, Tennis Courts, New Baseball and Softball Fields

Modern Dormitory with Five Resident Families

Professional Chef in a Full Service Dining Commons

ACADEMICS

Departments

Design, Engineering & Technology, English, ESOL, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Wellness, World Languages, Vocational

Advanced Placement Courses

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

Mission

Grounded in community, global in vision, and rich in opportunity, Lincoln Academy challenges all students to grow in skills and scholarship, serve others, and lead fulfilling lives.

Tuition 2021-2022

Local day student tuition is $14,900. Maine boarding student tuition is $29,900 per year. International boarding student tuition is $49,900.00. There is no admissions deadline; applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Financial assistance is need based, and available on a first come, first served basis.

Colleges Attended by LA Graduates

American University · Bates College · Boston University · Bowdoin College · Brandeis University · Brown University · Bryn Mawr College · Colby College · Columbia University · Cornell University · Dartmouth College · Davidson College · Drexel University · Emerson College · Fordham University · Franklin & Marshall College · Georgetown University · Georgia Institute of Technology · Michigan State University · New York University · Oberlin College · Ohio State University · Pennsylvania State University · Purdue University · Reed College · Rice University · Rutgers University · Saint Lawrence University · Savannah College of Art & Design · Skidmore College · Swarthmore College · Temple University · Boston Conservatory · Trinity College · Tufts University · Union College · University of California (various campuses) · University of Arizona · University of Connecticut · University of Hong Kong · University of Maine · University of Massachusetts · University of Michigan · University of Pennsylvania · University of Rochester · University of Toronto · University of Vermont · Vassar College · Washington University · Wentworth Institute of Technology · Williams College · Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Yale-NUS Singapore

Lincoln Academy Video Playlists

The following videos show life for our high school students on the beautiful coast of Maine. From academics to sports to student life, these videos have been selected to show visitors what they might expect if they attend.

Click this button on the upper right hand side of each video to pull down a playlist in each category.