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Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy

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272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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Tel: (610)922-2350

Founded in 1946 as Akiba Hebrew Academy, the school was renamed Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy in 2007 and moved to a 35-acre campus and state-of-the art facilities in Bryn Mawr, PA in 2008.
The oldest, coeducational, independent day school in North America, Barrack welcomes students from every spectrum of Jewish life and provides an outstanding education to students in grades 6-12.
A dynamic dual curriculum of college preparatory and Jewish studies combines academic excellence with timeless Jewish values, inspiring our students to excel in learning, leading and life.
Community service and a commitment to social justice are hallmarks of a Barrack education.
A dedicated faculty motivates students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers, building skills and confidence and empowering them to pursue goals of higher education and positive involvement in the Jewish community and the community at large.
Barrack graduates are prepared for the world, and our alumni play leading roles in all walks of life at home and around the world.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support	Yes
Learning Difference Programs	Yes
Year Founded	1946

Total Classroom Teachers	70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	5:1 National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree	79%
Average Class Size	15 students
Number of AP Courses	10 courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code	Casual

Admission Deadline	Jan. 20
Tuition Notes	Varies by grade Grade 6 - $23,920 Grade 7 - $24, 150 Grade 8 - $24,380 Grade 9 - $30,840 Grades 10-12 - $31,450
% on Financial Aid	62%
Admissions Director	Jennifer Groen
Admissions Associate	Sari Allen

Total Sports Offered	11 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field

In addition to enjoying an excellent education, Barrack students can participate in 16 sports, fielding 31 teams, explore over 50 clubs and extracurricular activities, and give back to the community through vital service and social action programs. A new trimester program expands electives in the performing arts ( instrumental, vocal, dramatic) and in the visual arts.