Sewickley Academy
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Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is the oldest coeducational, independent school in Pittsburgh. A college-preparatory day school located approximately 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy enrolls 770 students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
All grades are located on a single 16-acre campus, with an additional 14 acres nearby containing athletic fields and tennis courts. A $15 millon construction project, completed in 1999, brought dramatic changes to the appearance of the campus. New additions include a freestanding Middle School, library for grades 6-12, separate early childhood center and play area. Extensive renovations were made to the Senior School and Lower School buildings....
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Sewickley Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1838 | ||
| County | Allegheny County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 779 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 16% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 20 students | |||
| Kind - 37 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 52 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 73 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 83 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 73 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 17 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Dress Code available on our website) |
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This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 167 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Head of School | Kolia O'Connor | ||
| Admissions Director | Brendan J. Schneider | ||
| Admissions Associate | Gil Smith | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Field Hockey | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
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School Notes:
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Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is the oldest coeducational, independent school in Pittsburgh. A college-preparatory day school located approximately 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy enrolls 770 students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
All grades are located on a single 16-acre campus, with an additional 14 acres nearby containing athletic fields and tennis courts. A $15 millon construction project, completed in 1999, brought dramatic changes to the appearance of the campus. New additions include a freestanding Middle School, library for grades 6-12, separate early childhood center and play area. Extensive renovations were made to the Senior School and Lower School buildings.
- Profile last updated: 10/16/2009
In the News:
- Same old, same old in Class A (The Intelligencer)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:25:28 pm
The PIAA Class A boys soccer tournament is less than a decade old. - ‘Adventure will find you’ (The Beaver County Times)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:06:20 pm
Times photo by SALLY MAXSON Col. Mike Fincke, a NASA astronaut, describes the view from space to Sewickley Academy students on Friday. - Varisty Notebook: Coaches enjoy their senior moments (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:37:01 am
The first round of the WPIAL football playoffs was good for a couple seniors. Senior citizens, that is. - QV boys make it back-to-back silver at states (Sewickley Herald)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:25:43 pm
Close once again, it just wasn't meant to be for the Quaker Valley boys cross country team at states. read more » - Area tennis stars battle at states (Sewickley Herald)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:25:23 pm
PIAA tennis and PIHL hockey roundup: The high school girls tennis season officially ended last weekend at the Hershey Racquet Club with the PIAA Class AA Individual Championships. read more »
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15143) | School Zip (15143) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 16,518 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 52% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $58,120 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15143) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 82% / 18% | 68% / 32% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Holy Family Institute - n/a - 5.2 mi. away - view location
- Holy Family Learning Alt Education - 105 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- Robinson Twp Christian School - 86 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Hope Christian Academy - 16 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
- Aliquippa Bapt Temple Academy - 12 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
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