Admissions to The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA
The Governor’s Academy inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade on our expansive campus near a classic New England coastal town. Students have been learning and growing at Govs, the oldest boarding school in New England, for over 250 years.
Govs attracts bright, bold, and ambitious students who want to go places in life. We are an open, optimistic learning community filled with life-changing opportunities. Surrounded by friends and teachers who know, support, and celebrate your individuality, you can discover and develop your passions. You can gain the courage and confidence to choose your own trajectory, and you can unlock your limitless potential and achieve excellence.
The depth of knowledge and breadth of experiences you find here—and the friends you meet here—will help you go further than you ever thought possible.
Breakdown of GOVernor'S Students
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64% board and 36% are day students
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15% identify as international students
- 19% identify as domestic students of color
- 29% receive financial aid
TELL ME MORE
If The Governor's Academy sounds like a place where you could see yourself, your first step is to fill out our inquiry form. After you have completed our online questionnaire, you will receive an email with a link to our Admission Portal and your user name. If you have a domestic mailing address, keep an eye out for a viewbook in your mailbox. If you have an international mailing address, you will receive a link to our digital viewbook.
Meet the Team
406
Students
from 19 states and 18 countries
456
Acres
bordered by the Parker River
125
Courses
offered
37
Clubs
led by students