Chestnut Hill Academy

500 W Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118-0191
Tel: (215)247-4700
Grades: PK - 12 | 562 students
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CHA is an independent, college-preparatory day school for boys. Enrollment is approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K through 12 with students coming from diverse social and economic backgrounds. A full range of extracurricular and co-curricular offerings are available. CHA is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools. CHA also holds membership in NAIS, NASSP, CEEB, NACAC, PACAC, and the Cum Laude Society.

School Overview:
Chestnut Hill Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1861
Student Body
Total Students 562 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 20% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 25%
Admissions Director Vincent Valenzuela, Director of Admission
Admissions Associate Emily Surovick

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Nearby Schools:

Chestnut Hill Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Lotus Academy
Gr. K-5 | 0.7 mi. away
Covenant Academy
Gr. K | 0.7 mi. away
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Holy Cross Parish School
Gr. K-9 | 1 mi. away
The Crefeld School
Gr. 7-12 | 1 mi. away

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