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Distinguished by its innovative academic programs and single-sex to coed educational model, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) offers students-18 months to 18 years-a welcoming learning community set in an urban oasis at the edge of the Wissahickon Valley in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
Combining 300 years of academic excellence through the merger of Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy, SCH is now the largest independent school in the city.
Deeply talented educators prepare our students to be thoughtful, curious, and independent thinkers with the skillset and mindset for future success.
The school's premier facilities, from makerspaces to turf fields, draw students from over 100 zip codes. Signature programs include entrepreneurial leadership, robotics and engineering, classic and tech-forward arts, a boots-on outdoor education, and a Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood Center.
The Sands Center for Entrepreneurial
Leadership (CEL) provides unique learning opportunities
that empower students to tackle any challenge using entrepreneurial
thinking. CEL projects and programs incorporate technology, design,
and entrepreneurship in a hands-on, project-based fashion. As they
engage with the wider world, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
students graduate ready to shape the future through inquiry,
enterprise, and leadership.
From their earliest years at SCH, students learn to become
creative designers and problem solvers through a school-wide
engineering and robotics curriculum that is one of the few of its
kind in the country. With 20 years of experience, SCH's
Engineering & Robotics Team 1218 has won multiple
esteemed awards including the World Champion title in 2019.
Through a significant and enduring commitment to environmental
sustainability, SCH students are passionate environmental
stewards and thoughtful agents for change.
As a result of an impressive breadth and depth of experience
for students, Pre-K12, SCH students acquire an appreciation for the
rich legacy of artistic expression throughout the art and
new media skills needed to be digitally and creatively
literate.
SCH students think critically about their roles as
global citizens in an increasingly interconnected
world and extend their curricular studies and awareness of global
issues.
By exposing students to outdoor education at
SCH, they develop confidence and independence, gain new
perspectives on their classroom studies, and develop a greater
appreciation of and respect for nature.
Situated on a 62-acre campus in Chestnut Hill,
Philadelphia, the school prides itself on preparing students to
lead lives characterized by thoughtfulness, integrity, and a
passion to effect positive change. Learn more at
www.sch.org/learn.
SCH is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Association of Private
Academic Schools.SCH also holds membership in NAIS, NASSP, CEEB,
NACAC, PACAC, and the Cum Laude Society.
How much does Springside Chestnut Hill Academy cost?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's tuition is approximately $28,000 for private students and $430 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
The acceptance rate of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is 59%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Springside Chestnut Hill Academy offer?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
The application deadline for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy located?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other private schools located in Chestnut Hill.
School Calendar
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I graduated from Chestnut Hill Academy in 1959, having spent 12 exceptional years at this small independent school with an all-male student body of 455 . To observe this transformation over the last 66 years into the present-day institution is what I can only describe as "miraculous "!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Stephen Peake '59
54/20/2023
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an excellent all-school for a family interested in a rigorous education and an environment that creates a well-rounded student. The students that graduate from this institution are strong and focused. They are ahead of the game in every area!!! My husband and I love this school for our two children. It really is top-notch!! The administration is on top of everything and it's refreshing that they are evenhanded and fair when dealing with a diverse group of students from all backgrounds and nationalities.
- Posted by Parent - A
512/15/2021
This is a great school for your kids all the teachers are nice and the academics are superb.
- Posted by Parent - John
55/16/2019
The growth that SCH has experienced since the merger is incredible. The faculty and student body truly live the stated mission. Students are encouraged to pursue their passions; whether they include athletics or visual or performing arts. Faculty is dedicated and caring. Our son is thriving here, and we are so happy that we chose to be part of the SCH community!
- Posted by Parent - D
54/23/2018
SCH is a fantastic place for a student to learn, play, explore, grow, find friends, and gain mentorship. The school has a unique model of single sex education for boys and girls, pre-k through 8th grade, and coed education, 9th through 12th grade. With the rigorous college prep program, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership from 4th through 12th grades, outstanding robotics & engineering program, arts curriculum, and athletics - all on the edge of the Wissahickon woods - on a 62-acre campus, SCH offers a wonderful academic & extracurricular experience.
- Posted by Administrator - Julia
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