Worcester Academy is an independent coeducational preparatory school spread over 67 acres (270,000 m2) in Worcester, Massachusetts in the United States. The school is divided into a middle school, serving approximately 150 students in grades six to eight, and an upper school, serving approximately 500 students in grades nine to twelve, including some postgraduates. Approximately one-third of students in the upper school participate in the school's five- and seven-day boarding programs. Currently there are approximately 80 international students enrolled from 14 different nations.
Worcester Academy is a member of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council.
The Academy's motto is the Greek phrase "Έφικνού τών Καλών," which translates to "Achieve the Honorable."
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