Private School

Sewickley Academy

#3 in Best High Schools for STEM in Pittsburgh Area

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
SEWICKLEY, PA
Rating 4.19 out of 5 142 reviews

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Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade B+
Teachers
grade A minus
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Sports
grade B

sewickley.org

(412) 741-2235

315 ACADEMY AVE
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143

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About Sewickley Academy...

Applying

Application Deadline

February 9

Application Fee

$50

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$33,500

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

34%

Average Financial Aid

$19,672

From Sewickley Academy

Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s oldest co-ed, Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school with a rich history, strong traditions, and an even bolder future.

The path to success begins with helping students to develop a love of learning, a global perspective, and respect for themselves and others. It involves explorative, experiential learning, rigorous academics, and a deeper understanding of individual strengths, challenges, and potential.

At first glance, the 16-acre campus with its tall trees, red brick buildings, and white columns makes quite an impression. But it is the community of students, families, faculty, and staff that makes Sewickley Academy a dynamic place to learn and grow. As a community of educators, the school fosters caring relationships that provide a foundation upon which students are guided and empowered to reflect on and strengthen their skills for learning, leading, decision-making, and personal growth.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1370

113 responses

Average ACT

80 responses

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Panther Spotlights

Sewickley Academy is educating tomorrow's leaders & applauding them for their leadership and accomplishments at every level. Each month we spotlight students from each of our divisions who have been recommended by faculty and/or Division Heads for their leadership skills and accomplishments. Visit our Panther Spotlight to hear their stories.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

75%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses

Poll

75%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 94 responses

Our annual service day at school!
17%
Sports Events
14%
Spirit Day
13%
Hall sing
11%
Sewickley Series
10%
Awards Day candlelight ceremony
9%
World's Fair
6%

Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

477

80%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses

53%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses

73%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$18,995

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

4 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Website

sewickley.org/academics/early-childhood-learning

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National

17:1

Poll

85%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses

Poll

85%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses

Poll

81%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

64%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 11 responses

64%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 11 responses

55%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 11 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade B minus
Good for Families
grade A+
Housing
grade A minus

Median Household Income

$190,000

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,523

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$628,000

National

$244,900

Sewickley Academy Reviews

142 reviews

Sewickley Academy is a warm and welcoming experience. The day begins on any day with parents and children walking, talking, smiling, riding a bike, holding hands, or driving along the lovely lanes of Sewickley to arrive at the school. You are greeted with a clean and clearly enticing atmosphere of bright red umbrellas along the lawns meant to draw you to the outside space of the school. At any time of day, you will find much of the school has flowed out onto their outdoor spaces getting fresh air, whether playing or studying. Enter any of the schools hallways and find the students working together whether laying out projects on the floor, running experiments in the labs and listening or participating intently. They move between specials and classes even in the elementary school constantly learning, behaviorally and educationally. The faculty are vested in the students well-being and demonstrate great care. I feel good about having a child who spent 14 years at this wonderful school.

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I have attended Sewickley Academy since Kindergarten, and I just graduated this past June. I have so many fond memories from Lower School, like performing on stage with my classmates or attending events such as Midnight Math. In middle school, I was given so many opportunities to explore my interests. It was through clubs like Community Builders and Student Government, along with my challenging yet intriguing courses that I was able to discover my passions. In high school, I dove deeper into these passions by joining some of the numerous clubs offered, participating in the Global Studies program, and taking classes that sounded interesting to me. I had a lot of freedom when it came to choosing my courses in junior and senior years, and I greatly appreciated this. All in all, I had a great 13 years at SA, and because of the challenging courses and encouraging teachers, I feel as though I have a strong foundation that will set me up for success in college and beyond.

My experience with Sewickley Academy had its highs and lows. I came toward the end of my high school career (11th grade). I made lifelong friends and connected wonderfully with some of the teachers and faculty. However, there were times I didn't always feel safe or like my opinion really mattered. Sometimes in classes it felt like I was slightly neglected by my classmates because I didn't look like them. After certain situations took place at Sewickley Academy, I didn't always feel safe as a female. I also didn't feel safe enough to speak up due to feeling like my opinion didn't matter. One thing for sure, there were some teachers/faculty who showed their genuine support along the way, even when it may have been risky. However, I must admit, building those connections with the staff and my peers really helped me during my time at Sewickley Academy.

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