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The Episcopal Academy

1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

The Episcopal Academy educates qualified, motivated students to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually, and to share their talents generously. We are a coeducational community of learners and teachers working to achieve excellence through a strong academic program, comprehensive athletics, and vibrant arts. Our school's Episcopalian heritage with its respect for all faiths forms the basis of our life together....

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School Overview:

	The Episcopal Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1785
County	Delaware County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	1224 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	19%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 33 students
	Kind - 54 students
	Grade 1 - 71 students
	Grade 2 - 73 students
	Grade 3 - 69 students
	Grade 4 - 76 students
	Grade 5 - 72 students
	Grade 6 - 90 students
	Grade 7 - 92 students
	Grade 8 - 90 students
	Grade 9 - 127 students
	Grade 10 - 126 students
	Grade 11 - 124 students
	Grade 12 - 127 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	176 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	80%
Average Class Size	15
Number of AP Courses	16
	Advanced Courses
	English French Spanish Latin (Vergil) Latin (Catullus) AB calculus BC calculus statistics computer science chemistry physics studio art music theory European history US history macroeconomics
Average SAT score	1310
Classroom dress code	Formal (Khaki pants, tie for boys; school shirt and kilts for girls)
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost	$26,500
Tuition Notes	Middle School tuition is $24400 and Lower School averages to $20950.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Acceptance Rate	35%
Head of School	L. Hamilton Clark
Admissions Director	Ellen M. Hay
Admissions Associate	Dona H. Pearcy
Sport
Total Sports Offered	21
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Crew	Cross Country
	Dance	Diving
	Fencing	Field Hockey
	Football	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Squash	Swimming
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Water Polo	Winter Track
	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	16
	Extracurriculars
	Key Club	Domino Theater Group
	Vestry	Community Service
	Robotics	Ultimate Frisbee
	Vocal Ensemble	Tabula Board
	School Paper Board	Concert Choir
	Concert Band	Jazz Combo
	Head's Council	Epolitan Arts Publication Board
	Arts Festival Club	Asian Cl

School Notes:

The Episcopal Academy educates qualified, motivated students to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually, and to share their talents generously. We are a coeducational community of learners and teachers working to achieve excellence through a strong academic program, comprehensive athletics, and vibrant arts. Our school's Episcopalian heritage with its respect for all faiths forms the basis of our life together.
Profile last updated: 07/16/2009

In the News:

Cool for School (New York Times)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:09:53 am
As you drive past downtown Los Angeles on the 101 freeway, one building grabs your attention, its concrete and steel tower swooping and twisting like a roller coaster.
Sports Notices (Main Line Times)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:38:35 am
Diving coach Radnor High School has an opening for a diving coach for the winter season of 2009-10. Contact Radnor athletic director Dan Serfsass at Dan.serfass@rtsd.org if interested.
Sports Notices (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:21:00 am
Squash clinics set Junior squash clinics for players ages 8 to 14 begins a new session at Fairmount Athletic Club in King of Prussia on Sunday, Nov. 1 and continues for five weeks. Classes are noon and 1 p.m. for beginner and intermediate players. Instruction focuses on grip, stance, forehand, backhand, serve and offensive and defensive strategy. Intermediate players will have the opportunity to ...
EA tennis featured good sports, fierce competitors and winners (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on June 10, 2009 at 05:37:55 am
NEWTOWN SQUARE — The Episcopal Academy boys’ tennis team couldn’t be beaten this spring, rolling up a 12-0 record (10-0 in the Inter-Ac) and receiving the coveted sportsmanship trophy at the NEMA Invitational Tournament at the McDonogh School in Maryland.
End of the line for Ginsburg, Solebury (The Intelligencer)
posted on May 19, 2009 at 07:02:58 am
NEWTOWN SQUARE - Solebury School senior Josh Ginsburg didn't arrive at the Episcopal Academy baseball field with lofty expectations.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19073)	School Zip (19073)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,203 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	22%
Population Average Age	45 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$70,915	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	68% / 32%