Academy at Penguin Hall
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| The Academy at Penguin Hall | |
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36 Essex Street , , 01984 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2015 |
| CEEB code | 220007 |
| Head of school | Molly Martins |
| Faculty | 25 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 64 |
| Average class size | 12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Athletics conference | New England Preparatory School Athletic Council |
| Mascot | Emperor Penguin |
| Nickname | Penguin Hall, APH |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Tuition | $42,800 (2024–25) |
| Director of Admission | Annika McKenna |
| Website | www |
The Academy at Penguin Hall is an independent, college preparatory high school for young women, located in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. The school was founded in 2015 and serves young women, including the North Shore and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area.
History
[edit]The stone manor house that serves as The Academy at Penguin Hall's home was originally built in 1929 by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg for Ruby Boyer Miller, a progressive-minded Detroit socialite. Her family owned the Burroughs Adding Machine. Miller summered at Penguin Hall, along with her children. In 1962, Penguin Hall was purchased by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and became a home for educating women. Jim Mullen of Mullen Advertising purchased Penguin Hall in the late 1980s and used it as their headquarters until they relocated in 2009. The dedication ceremony for Penguin Hall was attended by Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito as well as State Senators Joan Lovely and Bruce Tarr, and State Representatives Bradford Hill and Lori Ehrlich.[1]
On June 11, 2025, Academy at Penguin Hall filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a plan to pause an auction to focus on fixing up its financial challenges.[2]
Curriculum
[edit]The Academy at Penguin Hall uses an Interdisciplinary curriculum. While The Academy's curriculum includes core academic disciplines such as math and science, many other college-level courses are also on offer, such as Introduction to Russian History, Art and Politics, and Women in History.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Academy at Penguin Hall Celebrates Opening Day". The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle. September 15, 2017.
- ^ Welker, Grant (June 11, 2025). "Penguin Hall owners file for bankruptcy, delaying auction of North Shore all-girls school property". The Business Journals. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ MacNeill, Arianna (September 6, 2016). "Starting a new chapter: The Academy at Penguin Hall holds first-day dedication". The Salem News.
External links
[edit]- 2015 establishments in Massachusetts
- Buildings and structures in Wenham, Massachusetts
- Educational institutions established in 2015
- Girls' schools in Massachusetts
- Private preparatory schools in Massachusetts
- Private high schools in Massachusetts
- Schools in Essex County, Massachusetts
- Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025