Phillips Academy Andover

Website: https://www.andover.eduLocation: Andover, Massachusetts School Type: Private Grades Served: 9-12, PG

School Profile

Attribute	Detail
Annual Tuition	$76,731 (boarding), $59,478 (day)
Enrollment	1,165
Endowment / Total Funding	$1.41 billion (2024)
Notable Donors / Investors	Thomas Cochran (historical major donor), various trustees including Joseph Y. Bae, Peter L. S. Currie

Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation

State-of-the-art makerspace ("The Nest"), Gelb Science Center with molecular biology research and observatory, robotics and CS programs fostering national competition wins and real-world applications like ML for climate change; institutional focus on creating digital educational content and experiential STEM learning distinguishes it among elite K-12 schools.

Technology and Innovation Programs

Advanced STEM curriculum with faculty-created digital content (e.g., Khan Academy contributions), Andover Institute for connected learning (past), emphasis on experiential science learning and innovation mindset

Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs

"The Nest" Makerspace with laser cutters, vinyl cutters, 3D printers, wood shop, Shopbot; Gelb Science Center with advanced labs and observatory

AI, Robotics, and Computer Science

Robotics classes in makerspace; Computer Science department; student projects in machine learning (e.g., climate prediction algorithms); successes in Regeneron STS and ISEF

Key Partnerships

Collaborations with professional scientists; Khan Academy for content creation; MacArthur Foundation (past grant for Andover Institute)

Leadership and Contacts

Role	Name / Contact
Head of School / CEO	Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD
Technology / Innovation Director	Patrick O'Connor (Chief Information Technology Officer)
Admissions Email	admission@andover.edu
Main Phone	(978) 749-4000

Sources

Official Website, Wikipedia, Boarding School Review, Makerspace, Gelb Science Center, Contact Page, ProPublica, LinkedIn Patrick O'Connor, Math and Science Club