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Wyncote Academy

7920 Washington Lane, Wyncote, PA, 19095-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

Wyncote Academy is a non-profit, non-sectarian private high school located on a five-acre suburban campus in Eastern Montgomery County, PA. We seek to provide an educational and developmental environment which fosters discovery, achievement, responsibility and self-esteem in all students. We are a place where students are encouraged to grow at a pace in keeping with their cognitive development, academic history and personal learning style. Our purpose is not to make students learn, but to inspire them to learn according to their unique abilities. Wyncote Academy students are part of an experiential community, dedicated to mutual academic and social growth. It is this unique approach to learning that has earned us the distinction of being one of the best private schools in Philadelphia. Learning in our school community comes about through the close relationship between students and staff. Teachers are friends and helpers, as well as givers of facts. Sometimes, students may need an extra boost to do their best. We provide that encouragement and support through realistic homework expectations, after-school study time, multiple methods of evaluation, weekly reports and parent conferences....

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School Overview:

	Wyncote Academy
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	77 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	31%	16%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 2 students
	Grade 7 - 4 students
	Grade 8 - 8 students
	Grade 9 - 12 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
	Grade 11 - 17 students
	Grade 12 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Wyncote Academy is a non-profit, non-sectarian private high school located on a five-acre suburban campus in Eastern Montgomery County, PA. We seek to provide an educational and developmental environment which fosters discovery, achievement, responsibility and self-esteem in all students. We are a place where students are encouraged to grow at a pace in keeping with their cognitive development, academic history and personal learning style. Our purpose is not to make students learn, but to inspire them to learn according to their unique abilities. Wyncote Academy students are part of an experiential community, dedicated to mutual academic and social growth. It is this unique approach to learning that has earned us the distinction of being one of the best private schools in Philadelphia. Learning in our school community comes about through the close relationship between students and staff. Teachers are friends and helpers, as well as givers of facts. Sometimes, students may need an extra boost to do their best. We provide that encouragement and support through realistic homework expectations, after-school study time, multiple methods of evaluation, weekly reports and parent conferences.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

In the News:

Local results (The Mercury)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:49:11 pm
BOYS SOCCER Tri-County League Quarterfinals West-Mont Christian 9, Wyncote Academy 0 Perkiomen School 2, Woodlynde School 2, Perkiomen wins 4-2 on PK
Sports Wrap: EA takes care of G-Town in Water Polo action (Main Line Times)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 07:29:26 am
Water polo Episcopal Academy (7-4) defeated Germantown Academy , 12-7, Tuesday. EA goals were scored by Bruce Leto (four), Chase Hamilton (three), Charlie McGregor (two), Kyle Leidheiser, Jimmy McEntee and Ricky McEntee. David Carpinello had four assists and six steals. Goalie Trey Simpson had an outstanding game in the net for the host Churchmen.
Sports Wrap: Radnor keeps rolling in field hockey (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 07:24:06 am
Field Hockey: The Radnor High School field hockey squad (10-2, 8-0) were right back at it Tuesday with a 1-0 win over rival Haverford High. Junior Erica Zitch scored in the 54th minute to give Radnor its 10th straight win. Senior Hannah Dinsmore played a key role at midfield and the defensive end of the field and set up Zitch for the winning goal.
Pa. Boys: Penn Charter goalie clamps down to salvage 3-3 tie (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:30:00 am
Penn Charter goalie Teddy Foley had a rough first half against visiting Conwell-Egan, but his play through the second half and a pair of overtime periods saved the day during a 3-3 tie in a nonleague soccer game yesterday.
Police commissioner addresses academy (Times Chronicle & Glenside News & The Globe)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 06:07:42 am
Charles Ramsey stood before the 25 graduates of Wyncote Academy June 4 as the commencement speaker for the school’s 35th graduating class.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19095)	School Zip (19095)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,499 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	22%
Population Average Age	52 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$64,940	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	53% / 47%	68% / 32%