Aquinas Academy
- Private, Catholic
- GIBSONIA, PA
Catholic School
Aquinas Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic
- PK, K-12
- GIBSONIA, PA
- Rating 4 out of 5 93 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Sportsgrade C
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$12,125
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid
$2,500
Aquinas Academy Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1360
87 responses
Average ACT
32
23 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responsesPoll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
504
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses57%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responsesPoll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responsesPoll
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses64%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responses- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$66,659
National
$69,021Median Rent
$962
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$171,400
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Aquinas Academy Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 93 reviews
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The academics gradually degraded as you advances through the grades. Not very reliable email system/very bad communications. School buildings deteriorating. Poor management of discipline. Unaware of broken kneelers in chapel, lead to many falls while in the session of mass. Not uncommon to see your fellow lad pass out at mass. Priests did not give homilies with strong messages or morals. Cafeteria seating and appliances were very unpredictable. Food caused many problems with digestive systems in multiple students. Middle school was held in the basement of the chapel. Progression of the school was rushed (high school should have been held off until middle school had reliable home to proceed with schooling).
In conclusion, I come to a consensus of very poor in regards to this school. A very dodgey experience lies ahead of you decide to go here.
In conclusion, I come to a consensus of very poor in regards to this school. A very dodgey experience lies ahead of you decide to go here.
Aquinas Academy helped me to flourish to become the person I am today. I know that by attending Aquinas for 13 years, I am confident that I have the skills for university and later life. Most teachers are brilliant individuals who know their subject matter very well, always willing to stay after or come before school to help me out with any specific questions I had. The school is rapidly growing, and it is evident that Aquinas' successes are growing as well. It might seem that Aquinas doesn't have as many opportunities in niche areas that future students are passionate about, as compared to other schools. From my own experience, students actually are better prepared to lead because they are so strongly encouraged and guided by the administration to start and intentionally lead meaningful clubs, extracurricular activities, or sports that they are interested in. Aquinas gives so many opportunities to its young Catholic graduates of tomorrow and helps them to grow in so many ways.
After 13 years at Aquinas Academy, I feel prepared for a successful future both in college and beyond. The academics are rigorous, but they are truly beneficial and students are guided by the amazing staff. Teachers will set aside time to help students who are struggling or who would like to dig deeper. In the last few years, I have been able to experience the growth of the school in major ways. Between greater facilities, course options, athletic programs, and extracurricular activities, Aquinas continues to reach out and expand the opportunities it provides. But, the most important part of Aquinas' foundation is a life centered in Christ. Aquinas seeks to put Christ at the center of all things, whether it be through prayer before classes or sports games, religion classes, and especially in the opportunity it provides for students, teachers, and parents to attend daily mass. With Aquinas' academic and religious foundation, I feel prepared for my future!