Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”
Milton’s Motto: Dare to be true
Charted in 1798, Milton is a visionary and bold school, yet our School’s oldest values are the most enduring. Adopted in 1898, Milton’s motto resounds in the minds and hearts of today’s students and graduates. Often cited by both faculty and students as the litmus test for word or action, “Dare to be true” not only states a core value, it describes Milton’s culture. Milton believes that a vital and effective community is built on individuals’ self-confidence and shared respect. We do our best to foster an atmosphere of intellectual freedom, and we encourage initiative and the open exchange of ideas. Doing so requires considerable energy. Teaching and learning at Milton Academy are active processes, supported by the recognition of the intelligence, talents and potential of each member of the School. Grounded in values, deeply respectful of diversity, and fully aware of the issues of their time, Milton students graduate fully prepared to continue working to meet their own high expectations in the many venues that follow.
Milton Academy at a Glance
Upper School
Student enrollment, Grades 9-12: 722
Number of boarding students: 320
Percent of students of color: 45%
Percent of international students: 13%
Number of Milton faculty: 140
Number of courses offered: 185
Student-faculty ration: 5:1
Average class size: 14
Lower and Middle School
Student enrollment, Grades K–8: 315
Percent of students of color: 39%
Number of faculty: 65
Average class size: 14