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Sparhawk Academy is an independent private day school for boys in grades three through eight.
We exist to support parents, the primary educators of their children, and to help them raise their boys to be confident and joyful men who give themselves generously to their families and communities.
We have kept tuition low relative to other private schools so that Sparhawk Academy is affordable for ordinary families. Speak to us about financial aid if needed.
We have developed the Sparhawk Academy liberal arts curriculum
with the specific needs of growing boys in mind. In the American
tradition, we put a strong emphasis on freedom, and helping boys
manage their freedom wisely. We have incorporated modern insights
about child development and educational methodology into nine
classical disciplines designed to give each boy the strong
foundation in the arts and sciences he needs to matriculate at the
best high school he can.
Our curriculum emphasizes traditional ways of learning that
include memorization, direct observation, storytelling, and lots of
reading and writing. Boys develop poise and self-confidence by
reciting poetry and taking part in school plays and speech
contests. They gain satisfaction memorizing multiplication tables
and diagramming sentences and learn how this knowledge lays a
foundation for more advanced mathematical and literary achievement.
The boys are assigned age-appropriate homework to reinforce and
supplement what they learn in class, but without overwhelming them
at the expense of healthy family and social activity.
Boys spend a lot of time outdoors. Natural Science classes
spent exploring woods and wetlands and their variety of animal and
plant life engage all the senses and open boys to beauty and the
wonders of nature in a way no book or web site can. Tactile
learning by making and growing things teaches boys to use their
hands in creative ways and cultivates virtues like patience and
foresight. Caring for chickens, turtles, bees, and grasshoppers
helps widen their appreciation for what it means to be responsible.
Frequent recesses engage their energy and allow the boys to
organize themselves in games while refreshing them for further
study. Most school days include gym class, where boys hone their
athletic skills and learn important lessons about strategy,
sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Sparhawk boys learn how to use and care for a wide variety of
tools, from hammers and saws to musical instruments and paint
brushes.
A Catholic priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei serves as
chaplain and oversees the religious education program. Catholics at
Sparhawk Academy have access to a rich sacramental life, and are
privileged to have the Blessed Sacrament reserved in our school
chapel. Non-Catholic students are welcome to attend Mass and
benefit from access to our chaplain if they so choose. Because of
our shared understanding of the importance of a virtuous life,
non-Catholic parents find in Sparhawk an ally in their quest to
raise virtuous sons.
Our faculty have a proven commitment to the liberal arts
education of boys and have come to Sparhawk by invitation from
across the United States. They regard teaching as a vocation and
not just a job, and see their professional work as an opportunity
to serve God and others. This provides immense benefits for boys
during critical formative years in their lives. They know that they
are expected to be not just great teachers, but mentors and models
of what it means to be a Christian leader.
Sparhawk Academy's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students and $300 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sparhawk Academy?
The acceptance rate of Sparhawk Academy is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 70%.
What sports does Sparhawk Academy offer?
Sparhawk Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Sparhawk Academy?
The application deadline for Sparhawk Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sparhawk Academy is Montrose School (2.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 95 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,500
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Norfolk County, MA is $26,345 for elementary schools and $34,736 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
