ACCREDITATION
Houghton Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).
QUICK FACTS
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100% of university applicants accepted
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Grades 6-12 (boarding open to 7-12)
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145 average historical enrollment (currently lower due to the impact of the pandemic)
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1:1 ratio of international students to American students
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8-10 average class size
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26.5 ACT | 1225 SAT recent average scores (USA averages are 20.5 ACT / 1051 SAT)
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Safe setting in a small town with easy access to major cities
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1:1 school-provided computer for every student
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Certified teachers
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Rolling admissions - start any day of the year
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English language support for any level
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250 courses, including 150+ FREE university dual credit
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Guaranteed acceptance into award-winning Houghton University
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$135,676.00 average graduate university scholarship (based on 2024 graduates).
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The following diploma tracks are available to Houghton Academy graduates:
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College Preparatory Diploma (22 Credit Minimum): meets the NYSED graduation requirements with credits in the required categories.
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Advanced College Preparatory Diploma (25 Credit Minimum): requires 3 additional credits in upper-level courses (e.g., honors, AP, university dual credit)
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Diploma of Excellence (28 Credit Minimum): requires 3 additional university dual credit courses and a GPA of 3.0+
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Diploma of Excellence & Emphasis (30 Credit Minimum): requires 2 additional university dual credit courses in an area of declared emphasis (e.g., Music, Science) and a GPA of 3.0+
NOTE: Completing a 3-credit university course also earns 1 high school credit.