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History

Pembroke Academy was incorporated on June 25, 1818, as a private school, and on May 25, 1819, the first building was dedicated. The academy opened with 48 students on May 26, 1819, and the first headmaster was Reverend Amos Burnham. In its early years Pembroke Academy prepared many students for attendance at

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School profile

Today the school is

and takes students from Pembroke and from the neighboring towns of Allenstown,

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, and historically, Deerfield. Students from several other towns are also accepted on a memorandum of understanding. With approximately 850 students, the school competes in Division II in athletics by th
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for most sports. The school's mascot is the Spartan.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

Pembroke Academy official website

GreatSchools

Schools in Merrimack County, New Hampshire Educational institutions established in 1818 Public high schools in New Hampshire Pembroke, New Hampshire {{NewHampshire-school-stub