Bishop Seabury Academy
Tel:
(785) 832-1717
- Founded in 1997, Bishop Seabury Academy is a school where students can truly explore their potential.
- As a college-preparatory school, we offer a challenging curriculum which encourages our students to become life-long critical thinkers and insures success at whatever college or university our students choose to attend.
- We have high expectations of our students, but we also make sure that each student receives the support he or she needs to attain those expectations.
- Our faculty members have impressive academic credentials, but much more important is their commitment to helping young people become excited about learning and helping them navigate the complex world of adolescence.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 220 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,695
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Seabury Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Language based, Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 220 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Honors coursed offered in all academic subjects |
| Average SAT score | 1239 |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki on bottom/ collared shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,695 |
| % on Financial Aid | 21% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $9,600 |
| Admissions Director | Leslie McCaffrey |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cycling, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cycling, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Team, Debate and Forensics, Diversity Committee, Gardening Club, Geography Bee, History Day Competition, International Trips, Journalism, Math Team, Model UN, Model United Nations (MUN), Science Fair, Service Club, Spelling Bee, Student Senate Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Theater Arts, Theater Production |
School Notes
- Founded in 1997, Bishop Seabury Academy is a school where students can truly explore their potential. As a college-preparatory school, we offer a challenging curriculum which encourages our students to become life-long critical thinkers and insures success at whatever college or university our students choose to attend. We have high expectations of our students, but we also make sure that each student receives the support he or she needs to attain those expectations. Our faculty members have impressive academic credentials, but much more important is their commitment to helping young people become excited about learning and helping them navigate the complex world of adolescence.
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