They often say high school is the best time in a person’s life. For some, this maxim holds true, and everything after high school is downhill. For others, it’s a launching pad for the better things they’ll achieve as adults. Either way, it’s life-altering stuff—and not to be entered into lightly. That in mind, we’ve assembled the hard data you’re looking for on our private and public high schools. No rankings, no surveys—just the straight stuff you need to help make informed decisions about your child’s education.
PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS
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(610) 525-8400
Religious affiliation: Independent, unaffiliated. Total enrollment: 238 (upper school). School days per year: 172. Hours per school day: 7. Annual dollars spent per student: $25,525. Students per class: 14. Sections per grade: 4. Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1. SAT scores: 655(V), 661(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 65%. Gender: Girls only. Guidance counselors: 2. Student-to-computer ratio: 2:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, Greek. Sports: Cross country, field hockey, tennis, soccer, basketball, squash, swimming, volleyball, crew, lacrosse, softball, golf. Athletic facilities: Two gyms, fitness center, tennis courts, athletic fields. Annual giving: $1 million. On-campus parking: Yes.
Akiba Hebrew Academy
223 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 667-4070
www.akibahebrewacademy.com
Religious affiliation: Jewish. Total enrollment: 257 (upper school). School days per year: 170. Hours per school day: 7.5. Annual dollars spent per student: $20,100. Students per class: 14. Sections per grade: 4-6. Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1 SAT scores: 650(V), 640 (M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 87%. Gender: 45% girls, 55% boys. Guidance counselors: 2. Student–to-computer ratio: 2:1. Languages: French, German, Hebrew, Latin. Sports: Cross country, track and field, tennis, soccer, basketball, swimming, golf, softball, and baseball. Athletic facilities: gym, off-site fields. Annual giving: $500,000. On-campus parking: Yes.
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(610) 525-2700
Religious affiliation: Independent, unaffiliated. Total enrollment: 610. School days per year: 170. Hours per school day: 5-6. Annual dollars spent per student: $22,050. Students per class: 15. Sections per grade: 2-3. Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1. SAT scores: 660(V), 683(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 71%. Gender: Girls only. Guidance counselors: 3. Student-to-computer ratio: 4:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, Greek. Sports: Cross country, field hockey, tennis, basketball, volleyball, squash, indoor track, dance, golf, lacrosse, softball, crew. Athletic facilities: Two gyms, indoor pool, tennis courts. Annual giving: $986,757. On-campus parking: Yes.
(610) 688-2409
Religious affiliation: Catholic. Total enrollment: 294 (upper school). School days per year: 141. Hours per school day: 6. Annual dollars spent per student: $13,500. Students per class: 20. Sections per grade: 3-4. Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
SAT scores: 632(V), 635(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 65%. Gender: Boys only. Guidance counselors: 3. Student-to-computer ratio: 8:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, German, Italian. Sports: Baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, cross country, winter track, track and field. Athletic facilities: Gym, two athletic fields. Annual giving: $261,000.On-campus parking: Yes
Episcopal Academy
(610) 667-9612
Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. Total enrollment: 413 (upper school). School days per year: 168. Hours per school day: 7. Annual dollars spent per student: $22,375. Students per class: 16. Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1. SAT scores: 646(V), 652(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 65%. Gender: 52% boys, 48% girls. Guidance counselors: 3. Student-to-computer ratio: 3:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, Greek. Sports: Football, field hockey, soccer, cross country, tennis, baseball, softball, basketball, crew, lacrosse, squash, swimming/diving, track and field, water polo, winter track. Athletic facilities: Two gyms; squash, tennis courts; wrestling, dance, weight rooms; baseball, softball, football, soccer/lacrosse/field hockey fields; track; indoor pool. Annual giving: $1.9 million. On-campus parking: Yes.
Friends Central
(610) 649-7440
Religious affiliation: Quaker. Total enrollment: 389 (upper school). School days per year: 171. Hours per school day: 7. Annual dollars spent per student: $20,185. Students per class: 15. Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1. SAT scores: 643(V), 658(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 60%. Gender: 55% boys, 45% girls. Guidance counselors: 2. Student-to-computer ratio: 3:1. Languages: French, Latin, Spanish. Sports: Field hockey, cross country, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, indoor track, water polo, golf, baseball, swimming, softball, wrestling. Athletic facilities: Three gyms, tennis courts, indoor pool, wrestling room, fitness center. On-campus parking: Yes.
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(610) 642-3020
Religious affiliation: Independent, unaffiliated. Total enrollment: 360 (upper school). School days per year: 170. Hours per school day: 6.5. Annual dollars spent per student: $23,200. Students per class: 15. Sections per grade: 6-7. Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1. SAT scores: 650(V), 660(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 61%. Gender: Boys only. Guidance counselors: 4. Student-to-computer ratio: 2:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, German, Chinese, Greek. Sports: Cross country, football, soccer, water polo, basketball, ice hockey, indoor track, squash, swimming, wrestling, baseball, crew, golf, lacrosse, tennis, track and field. Athletic facilities: Gym, pool, squash courts, field house, wrestling pavilion, athletic fields. Annual giving: $1.2 million. On-campus parking: Yes.
(484) 595-1100
Religious affiliation: Catholic. Total enrollment: 597 (grades 6-12). School days per year: 173. Hours per school day: 7.25. Annual dollars spent per student: $20,750. Students per class: 18. Sections per grade: 7. Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1. SAT scores: 619(V), 643(M). Teachers with advanced degrees: 66%. Gender: Boys only. Guidance counselors: 7. Student-to-computer ratio: 4:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin. Sports: Football, soccer, cross country, water polo, crew, basketball, wrestling, swimming, indoor track, ice hockey, squash, baseball, lacrosse, track and field, golf, tennis. Athletic facilities: Squash, basketball courts; pool; training, locker rooms; indoor rowing tank; wrestling, strength and conditioning centers; football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball fields; track. Annual giving: $643,938. On-campus parking: Yes.
(610) 664-6655
Religious affiliation: Catholic. Total enrollment: 490. School days per year: 205. Hours per school day: 6.5. Annual dollars spent per student: $12,000. Students per class: 17. Sections per grade: 5. Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1. SAT scores: 601(V), 573(M). Gender: Girls only. Guidance counselors: 5. Student-to-computer ratio: 6:1. Languages: French, Spanish, Latin. Sports: Soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, tennis, golf, basketball, track and field, swimming, lacrosse, softball, crew. Athletic facilities: Tennis, basketball, volleyball courts; field hockey, softball fields; weight, aerobics rooms; crew shells. Annual giving: $1.3 million. On-campus parking: Yes.
