At a Glance

List of 8 items.

• SAT Scores

  SAT Mean for the Class of 2026
  EBRW - 651 | MATH - 625
  
  PSAT for the Class of 2026
  Mean - 1179
  89th National Percentile
  6 NMSC Commended Students
  
  SAT Classes 2021-2025
  Mean - 1249

• National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP)

  National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) honored six students in the Class of 2026. 

  
  

  Falmouth Academy regularly ranks in the top ten Massachusetts high schools, public and private, in the percentage of the senior class recognized by the NMSP.

• AP Exams

  Curriculum Overview
  Falmouth Academy’s integrated college preparatory curriculum emphasizes problem-based learning and writing across the curriculum. This sequential course of studies establishes the academic foundation while reinforcing the value of membership in a shared intellectual community. All students take the same highly challenging heterogeneous courses in English and history in grades 9-12 and science in grades 9-10. Modern language, mathematics, and upper-level science are tracked courses, and students are placed in these courses based on prior coursework and teacher recommendations.
  
  Falmouth Academy does not offer AP courses because we are philosophically committed to work that emphasizes depth of knowledge, group discussion, extensive writing, and interdisciplinary, project-based research.
  
  

  Students may sit for AP exams in a variety of subjects, including:

  • Calculus
  • English Literature and Composition
  • French Language and Culture
  • Spanish Language and Culture
  • German Language and Culture

  
  
  

  AP Exam Performance

  • In the past four years, Falmouth Academy students have taken 125 AP exams.
  • 73% of these exams earned a score of 4 or above.

  Honors-Level Rigor

  • All Falmouth Academy courses are equivalent to Honors level or above.
  • Advanced courses are similar to AP courses in workload and academic challenge.

• Science Honors

  11 semifinalists/4 finalists
  National HS Science Competitions
  (Intel, Google, Siemens, Westinghouse)
  
  19 invitations/17 awards
  International Science & Engineering Fair
  
  1 Virgin Galactic Pioneer Award
  2016 Google Science Fair
  11 FA students published in high school scientific research in scholarly journals
  
  163 top prizes (1st-3rd)
  MA Science & Engineering Fair

• Modern Language Honors

  Falmouth Academy offers comprehensive courses in French, German, and Spanish, encouraging students to develop strong communication skills and cultural understanding.
  
  

  We are proud to recognize our most recent recipients of the Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international award honoring proficiency in multiple languages.

  • Functional Fluency: Apex Heywood ’25 (English & German), Faye McGuire ’26 (English & French)
  • Working Fluency: Erik Gulmann ’26 (English & Spanish), Robert Ronan ’26 (English & Spanish), Arden O’Neil ’26 (English & German)

• Performing and Visual Arts

  Arts Across the Curriculum
  

  At Falmouth Academy, creativity is woven into every aspect of learning through our signature Arts Across the Curriculum program. Rather than studying art in the abstract, students are invited to create it—engaging multiple intelligences and exploring traditional subjects in tactile, sensory, and expressive ways. The result is learning that is deeply embedded—and often inspired.
  
  Drama 

  Our drama department produces three plays each year, including two for the entire school community and one exclusively for middle school students.
  
  

  The Simon Center for the Performing Arts, completed in 2017, features a music room, black-box theater, design shop, gallery space, and a state-of-the-art lighting and sound control room—a hub for student creativity and performance.

  Recent student achievements include:

  • Music Festivals: 6 students selected for Senior and Junior District Music Festivals, 6 for Junior All-Cape Music Festival, and 11 for Senior All-Cape Music Festivals (2024–25), including the concertmaster.
  • Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Competition: 6 students earned awards in the 2024-25 Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Competition (1 Silver, 5 Honorable Mentions)
  • SISAL Art Competition: 9 student artists earned recognition at the Small Independent School Art League (SISAL) Exhibition (2024-25), including 1 first place, 2 second places, 3 third places, and 3 honorable mentions.
  • Congressional Art Awards: 5 student artists were recognized, including 2 second places, 1 third place, and 2 honorable mentions.

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• Athletics

  Falmouth Academy student-athletes compete in soccer, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, and sailing.
  
  Our high school teams are proud members of the Cape and Islands League within the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), combining competitive play with teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit.
  
  

  Recent Athletic Highlights:

  • 2024: Boys Tennis — MIAA Division 4 State Tournament, Round of 16 (Inaugural Season)
  • 2023, 2024, 2025: Boys Basketball — MIAA Cape and Islands League Champions
  • 2023: Boys Soccer — MIAA Division 5 State Tournament, First Round
  • 2022: Girls Basketball — MIAA Cape and Islands Sportsmanship Award
  • 2022, 2018: Boys Basketball — MIAA Cape and Islands Sportsmanship Award
  • 2021: Boys Soccer — MIAA Division 5 State Tournament, Round of 16
  • 2021: Boys Soccer — MIAA Cape and Islands League MVP

• Electives

  At Falmouth Academy, all students are encouraged to explore their interests and passions through a broad range of elective offerings. Every student is expected to enroll in electives each semester, with some classes meeting multiple times per cycle.
  
  

  • Middle School: 3 electives, 1 physical education class, and 1 study hall
  • High School: Minimum of 4 non–study hall electives
  • Graduation Requirements: 2 full-year art electives and 1 completed Extended Inquiry course

  
  Sample Middle School Electives

  Art

  • Art
  • Ceramics (Intro)
  • Collage Creations
  • Kandinsky Effect (Art & Music)
  • Photography (Intro)
  • Studio Art (Intro)

  Music

  • Chorus
  • Instrumental Ensemble (Mixed)
  • String Ensemble

  Athletics

  • Hiking
  • Physical Education
  • Strengthening & Conditioning / Recreational Games

  Other

  • Engage (Community Service)
  • Farm & Garden
  • Student Council

  
  Sample High School Electives

  Art

  • Ceramics (Intermediate)
  • Ceramics (Advanced)
  • Photography (Intro/Intermediate)
  • Photography (Intermediate/Advanced)
  • Studio Art (Intro)
  • Studio Art (Intermediate)
  • Studio Art (Advanced)
  • Woodworking

  Music

  • A Cappella for Boys
  • Chorus
  • Instrumental Ensemble (Advanced)
  • String Ensemble

  Drama

  • Drama (Advanced)
  • Film

  Athletics

  • Curling
  • Fitness for Life (Co-Ed)
  • Fitness for Life (Females Only)
  • Hiking
  • Strengthening & Conditioning / Recreational Games
  • Yoga

  Publications

  • Creative Writing / Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook

  Other

  • College Seminar (Grade 11)
  • Computer Science
  • Cooking & Baking
  • Engage (Community Service)
  • Forensic Science
  • Latin
  • Mock Trial
  • Student Council