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Pinecrest Academy

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • PK, K-12
  • Cumming, GA
  • 61 reviews
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Sports
    B-
Address
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
Telephone
(770) 888-4477
Website
pinecrestacademy.org

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$150
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$17,590
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
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Average Financial Aid
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From Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy is a private, PreK3-12, Catholic school, located in north Atlanta, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering Christ-centered personalized attention to our students. We implement the philosophy of Integral Formation®, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Over fifty percent of our faculty hold advanced degrees. Pinecrest is a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, the only PreK-12 school in the State of Georgia to receive this award. Visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.

Pinecrest Academy Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1260
29 responses
Average ACT
29
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Culture & Safety

Poll
63%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
50%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 13 responses
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  • Dressing up for homecoming week
    23%
  • Founders Day Mass
    15%
  • Grade Level Retreats
    15%
  • Saints Parade and Angel Parade
    15%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • March for Life Trip to Washington, DC
    8%
  • New locks on bathroom doors
    8%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    807
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    33%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $96,445
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,249
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $301,100
    National
    $184,700

    Pinecrest Academy Reviews

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    All 3 of my children attended Pinecrest Academy. They received more than just a strong academic education. The school teaches students strong character skills as well as the Catholic faith. The family environment is wonderful where some of our best friendships and our children's best friendships were formed. I highly recommend Pinecrest!
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    Teacher and student attrition is rampant. Last school year, four teachers, of the junior class alone, were fired or left before winter break. This year there are only 16 girls in the entire sophomore class. More of an emphasis is placed on being gender separate rather than providing separate honors or accelerated classes. This school year EVERY sophomore girl takes the same math, science, and language arts class and receives honors credit, regardless of their skill set.This year the head high school counselor quit and no announcement was made to the seniors or their parents. Little to no personal teacher to parent communication occurs in the middle school and high school. New administration started again this year and hopefully changes will be on the horizon.
    Our family has been at the school for 13 years. It's a great community and parents are very much involved. We are in need of new lower school bldgs. The teachers in the LS are wonderful! The HS could use a lot of work in general, administration, hiring of teacher...etc.