We’re a community that celebrates curiosity and
cultivates potential. The Harkness method of instruction
was born here; this dynamic learning technique and
our emphasis on critical thinking and collaboration has
prepared generations of graduates for lifetime success.
“The Academy shall ever be equally open,” our 1781
founding document says, “to youth of requisite
qualification from every quarter.” This sentiment remains
a true reflection of the inclusive spirit of the Academy—
its cultural, racial and socioeconomic diversity, and the
democratic spirit that influences everything we do here.