Transformative Education through Innovative Mentorship

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  • Lives of Purpose

    Gould students are curious, creative, and engaged learners who act with empathy and kindness in our inclusive community. Students take risks to discover their true potential, experience personal growth, and live authentically in our remarkable mountain setting in Western Maine. 

Quick Facts

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  • What Sets Gould Apart?

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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

Around Campus

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  • Commencement 2024

    What an amazing day under the tent on Alumni Field! Words can’t express how proud we are of this group of Gould seniors. You entered during Covid and came out stronger on the other side. You had victories on the sports fields and at the mountain; you transformed yourselves in the classrooms and on adventures with your classmates. You explored the outdoors and became stewards of the environment. Gould played a role, but you were more than up for the challenge.
    The relationships you built over the last four years will last the rest of your lifetime. Don’t forget to nurture them as you move forward. And remember, you will always have a home at Gould Academy. Congratulations Huskies!
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The Gould Moment

  • Eva Contis ’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. 
39 Church Street P.O. Box 860 Bethel, Maine 04217  |  Phone: 207-824-7777
Private 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.