Houghton Academy is a private, Christian day and boarding college prep school located on the beautiful rolling hills of Western New York. The Academy is a traditional boarding school where motivated and capable students come to prepare for college. The Academy has been blessed to serve students representing more than 60 countries providing our students with a unique opportunity to share and unite their cultures through communication in class time, after-school activities, and dorm life.
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Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Houghton Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Ttype | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Ttype | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 5
Houghton Academy offers 4 clubs and extracurricular programs.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
eSchool | US $7,499 | ||||||
Day | US $8,700 | ||||||
Boarding | US $43,000 | ||||||
Homestay | US $43,000 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 6 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 80% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with FACTS Tuition Management Program. for processing financial applications
We are committed to providing an affordable Christian education to families through modest tuition coupled with financial aid packages based on individual need. Through the FACTS Tuition Management Program you can apply for aid and set up a manageable payment plan to accommodate your family's needs.
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 75 |
Group 2 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 75 |
Group 3 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | eSchool | 75 |
Group 4 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Homestay | 25 |
Total enrolment | 250 |
Average class size | 17 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 25% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 60 |
Five-day boarding program offered | Yes |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 12 | |
SSAT | 11 - 12 | |
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay | 6 - 12 |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Homestay students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit: N/A
Applications can be submitted online or via a paper form. Additional information required includes: Transcript, Applicant Essay, English Teacher Reference, Math Teacher Reference, Character Reference, Preliminary Medical info and test scores for Grade 11 and 12 students.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
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