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Grades: NS - 12 | 373 students 
Aquinas Academy is the only Catholic co-ed independent K-12 School in the Pittsburgh Area. Aquinas Academy provides a rigorous curriculum in the classical tradition with solid faith formation, faithful to the Magisterium.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 373 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% (PA School Avg.: 20%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP Physics Level C, AP Statistics, AP United States Government, AP United States History |
| Average SAT score | 1969 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Apr. 1 / Aug. 20 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,954 |
| Tuition Notes | $7,535; middle school $8,684; high school |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Juan Mata |
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Michael Burchill |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Ultimate FrisbeeBasketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chapel Choir, Chess Club, Forensics/Speech and Debate, High School Drama Production, Honeybees, Lab Ratz Science Club, Literary Magazine, MATHCOUNTS, Middle School Drama Production, Middle school band, Pasitos Spanish Program, Pro Life Club Vivat Vita, School Newspaper, Shakespeare scene/monologue competition, Student Government Association, Yearbook |
School Notes:
- One of the highest SAT averages in Southwestern PA
- Winner of Western PA Shakespeare scene competition
- Competitive sports at all levels
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Full Accreditation
Profile last updated: 01/28/2013
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Vincentian Academy At Duquesne University (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Pittsburgh Childrens House Inc (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Ursula School (2.7 miles away)
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