Fryeburg Academy

One of the oldest private high schools in the United States and now well into its third century, FA enrolls, fosters, and celebrates young men and women of truly diverse backgrounds, both local and global. The socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural blend of our student body and faculty is extraordinary, as is the array of individual members’ talents and interests. Though no school can be all things to all people, few others offer the breadth of learning opportunities available at Fryeburg Academy.

What perhaps will not be as visible as you browse the website are the individual relationships and the community embrace that characterize the Academy experience. Generations of FA alumni describe the warm, personal interest in them demonstrated by teachers here, and the balance between challenge and support that our teachers achieve. A passionate belief in school mission and deep optimism in youth unite Academy faculty and staff, making this a place of connection and empowerment. 

Weekend Activities

It's Friday, school's out...

And there are plenty of fun, educational and exciting opportunities for students to experience throughout the region. Whether it's a shopping excursion to the outlets in nearby North Conway or a hike up Mount Washington, there is always something to do.

We offer plentiful activities on the weekends primarily for boarding students, but we invite and encourage day students to participate, as well. There are no fewer than a dozen activities on any given weekend both on and off campus. We take students to concerts, plays, museums and professional sports events in Portland, just an hour away, or Boston, a mere three-hour drive.

For outdoor enthusiasts the Mount Washington Valley offers opportunities for hiking, biking and rock climbing adventures plus easy access to beautiful rivers and lakes. With an average snowfall of over six feet, our location is ideal for both alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, and tubing throughout the winter. We provide trips to fine ski resorts such as Bretton Woods and Sunday River, with daily trips to Mount Cranmore in North Conway.

Afternoon Activities

Afternoon activities are held Monday-Thursday from 3:15-5:00pm. Required for all boarding students, activities range from cooking lessons to swimming and playing tennis at a local fitness facility. Activities change weekly and are designed according to student interest.

If a student plays on any one of our 24 sports teams, he/she is exempt from the afternoon activity requirement during that athletic season.