St. George Academy

215 E 6th St New York, NY 10003
saintgeorgeacademy.net

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,500
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. George Academy Photo #1 - Art students work on their egg painting (pysanky) for Easter.
St. George Academy Photo #2 - Saint George Academy students visit 911 Memorial!
St. George Academy Photo #3 - Annual retreat to CYM Camp in Ellenville, NY.
St. George Academy Photo #4 - Student visit to United Nations Headquarters
St. George Academy Photo #5 - Graduates Celebrate in front of our church
St. George Academy Photo #6 - Our annual Christmas Pageant
St. George Academy Photo #7 - Annual Heritage Concert
St. George Academy Photo #8 - Journalism students with their publication of 'The Harbinger'
St. George Academy Photo #9 - Production team and student actors for the 'Zombie' commercial shoot for State Farm Insurance
St. George Academy Photo #10
St. George Academy Photo #11 - Christmas 2024 - Spirit week party!
St. George Academy Photo #12 - Retreat to the Poconos 2024
St. George Academy Photo #13 - Before Orchestra rehearsal

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,500
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Grade 11 is the largest grade at St. George Academy, with 27 students.
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 18, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The cost per student is $15,000, and half of the tuition is subsidized by the generosity of the Order of Saint Basil the Great. Tuition does not include a registration fee of $500. Currently, all students are eligible for Financial Aid and Scholarships.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Andrew Stasiw

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Drama ClubHeritage Club


Arts and Music Programs:
All SGA students participate in the popular school chorus which is often times requested to sing for events at the United Nations.


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ballroom DancingModern Dance

School Notes

  • Saint George Academy (SGA) is a boutique, private college preparatory high school located on a residential street in the East Village in New York City. SGA is a microcosm of the ethnically diverse community it serves. SGA was founded in 1968 by the Fathers of the Order of Saint Basil the Great and the Ukrainian congregants of Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Church. Saint George Academy is committed to academic excellence and the spiritual and social development of every student. At SGA, we offer a program of rigorous core academics within the STEM curriculums with a focus on critical thinking, and offer 4 years mandatory of Computer Coding in order to prepare students for our changing digital world. Likewise, we offer humanities including Art and Music along with free ballroom dancing and modern dancing classes after school.
  • About Us
  • Founded in 1946 by the Basilian Fathers, Saint George Academy has always stood for courage, resilience, and academic ambition. Originally created to serve the Ukrainian immigrant community that settled in the East Village after World War II, the school quickly grew into something larger: a home for students of every background who share the same qualities of determination, curiosity, and drive.
  • Today, Saint George is a coeducational college-preparatory high school that blends the timeless strength of a classical education with the opportunities of a global city. Small by design, our school ensures that every student is known and challenged - and that resilience and ambition lead to excellence.Core Values:Resilience:Rising to meet challenges with courage and determination.
  • Excellence:
  • Holding ourselves to the highest academic standards.Ambition:Encouraging students to think boldly and prepare for leadership.Community:Rooted in the East Village, connected to the world.Our leadership team and faculty bring decades of experience across education, counseling, and the arts - united by one goal: preparing students for success in college and beyond.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. George Academy cost?
St. George Academy's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. George Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. George Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 78%.
What sports does St. George Academy offer?
St. George Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. George Academy?
The application deadline for St. George Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Currently my daughter is enrolled for the past 3 years, and wow... this school is really dynamic. There focus is on my daughter - they are small and give a lot of attention to every student. But they offer so much - Computer Coding is new and they really have sparked her creativity and given her a focus that she never had in elementary school. The new principal has made great changes and this school is really a gem.
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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,431 for elementary schools and $50,669 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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