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Pinecrest Academy

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • PK, K-12
  • Cumming, GA
  • 59 reviews
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
—
Average Financial Aid
—
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.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1250
27 responses
Average ACT
29
47 responses
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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
Report
  • 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
$91,842
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,190
National
$949
Median Home Value
$281,400
National
$184,700

Pinecrest Academy Reviews

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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.
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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.
Pinecrest is an excellent school. It mirrors what we are trying to develop in our children: good morals, striving to be your best and practicing the Catholic faith. I like that the teachers don't let things go - neatness counts, being kind and respectful matters. Through moves, we have enrolled in three other Catholic schools. There's no comparison to Pinecrest. The teachers are amazing, and the influence of Catholic priests and consecrated people is notable.