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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  • Jonah presenting about his documentary at assembly

    Senior Four Point Documentary Sets it's Sights on Ski Patrol

    Every year, Gould twelfth graders complete a Senior Four Point project that culminates their learning at Gould. Students find creative ways to express themselves, travel the world, and complete service projects as part of this work. Discovering that they are capable of great things is at the heart of every step of the Four Point Program, and this special capstone project is no exception. Learning to collaborate with others, overcome obstacles, and see a project through to completion are all part of the assignment.
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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.