Washington Academy (Maine)
Washington Academy (WA) is a private preparatory high school in East Machias, Maine.[1][2] In the beginning, classes were held in Machias at the Burnham Tavern and the Masonic Hall.After deliberation between neighboring towns, the first school building was built in East Machias, opening its doors on September 8, 1823.It has over 350 day students and about 90 residential students- representing more than 20 surrounding communities.[3] Washington Academy completed construction a new Health and Wellness Center, and improvements in athletic fields, classroom space, and digital infrastructure in 2011.