Sewickley Academy

315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA, 15143-0151 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
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.
% 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)
This School
(PA) School Avg.
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
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDiving
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and Field 

School Notes:

  • 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

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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
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