Sewickley Academy is distinguished by not only its rigorous academics and outstanding faculty, but also by its student-centered approach to learning and teaching, in which every child is challenged to explore and excel to his or her highest ability. Request Info
Exceptional Programs, Small Classes, and Talented faculty
Sewickley Academy is distinguished by not only its rigorous academics and outstanding faculty, but also by its student-centered approach to learning and teaching, in which every child is challenged to explore and excel to his or her highest ability. Learn More
Academy graduates join a network of more than 4,000 alumni across the globe. Astronauts, world-renowned doctors, fashion designers, chefs, filmmakers, zombie experts, world travelers – our alumni are proof that students become determined, courageous, and caring individuals ready to take on life's next challenges. Learn More
Pittsburgh's Longest-Standing Independent Coeducational School
Sewickley Academy was founded in 1838 (read more about the Academy's history). As Pittsburgh’s longest-standing independent coeducational school, Sewickley Academy is distinguished by not only its rigorous academics and outstanding faculty, but also by its student-centered approach to learning and teaching, in which every child is challenged to explore and excel to his or her highest ability.
Exceptional programs, small classes, and talented faculty help our students become conscientious leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible members of a global community.
Fun Facts
Co-ed
The Academy became a co-educational day school when it settled onto its present campus in 1925.
71%
of our faculty have advanced degrees.
2011
Varsity girls golf was added as a WPIAL sanctioned team.
6,606
Hours of community service Sewickley Academy students volunteered last school year.
4K +
Number of alumni across the globe making the world a better place in their own way.
43
Boys tennis has won 43 Section, WPIAL, and PIAA championships.
[Pre-K hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - noon]
Kindergarten: $20,655
[Kindergarten hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - noon]
Each additional afternoon (noon to 3:00 p.m.) for PK-K: $440 for a full year [For example: If your Pre-K child stays after normal class hours 5 days/week, the cost for the year is $2,125.]
Grades 1-5: $25,760
Grades 6-8: $29,980
Grades 9-12: $32,035
$2.8 million dollars in financial aid was available this school year to assist families who qualify
During this school year, approximately 27% of students received financial aid
95% of seniors were admitted to one of their top-choice colleges or universities.
15% of the class was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation - 4 National Merit Finalists and 8 National Merit Commended Students.
In the last 4 years, 56% of Academy graduates have been recognized as an AP Scholar by the College Board (before their senior year).
The SAT average for the Classes of 2017–2020 was 1295. This is 236 points above the national SAT average. The SAT average for the Class of 2020 is 1310. This is 251 points above the national SAT average!
The ACT average for the Class of 2020 is 30 versus a national average of 20.9.
65% of the Class of 2020 was admitted to a college or university with an acceptance rate of approximately 30% or lower.
Mission and Core Values that center on the potential of every child
Full AP curriculum in Senior School
Math curriculum of Middle and Senior Schools allows students to be placed according to ability
Emphasis on developing students' leadership and communication skills
A Community of Respect and Honor Code that set a high standard of behavior
Home to Breakthrough Pittsburgh, the award-winning program that prepares students who possess high academic potential, but limited educational resources, for academically rigorous college-preparatory high schools and matriculation to four-year competitive colleges.
Located approximately 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh
60 classrooms, 9 science labs, 5 computer labs, 2 robotics labs, 2 libraries with a total of 33,600 volumes, 2 student publishing centers, 1 digital design lab, and a media center
5 tennis courts, 4 athletic fields including a turf field, 2 gymnasiums, and a fully-equipped fitness center that support our 19 varsity teams
2 greenhouses and a school garden that creates an outdoor classroom and experiential learning center
Arts programs are supported by visual and performing art studios, music practice rooms, a black-box theater with seating for approximately 130, Rea Auditorium with 570 seats, and the Campbell Art Gallery
At least one access point per classroom for universal coverage and maximum throughput
Digital Media Center in Hansen Library
Dedicated laptop cart and Microsoft Surface tablets in Oliver Science Building for courseware and science probes
used to collect real-time data from laboratory experiments and to analyze the data collected
82 interactive display teaching devices
67 SmartBoards
15 interactive projectors
33 iPads in the Early Childhood building. Kindergarten is using full-class sets, with all remaining iPads available for use in PK
Early childhood has a screen-free KIBO robot that is used with small groups to introduce sequential programming
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1:1 iPads in Grades 1-5
Grade 3 shares 1 class set of Chromebooks which they use on different days
1:1 Chromebooks in Grades 4-5
Lower School also boasts a computer studio with 17 student machines, enabling a full-class experience at tables with adjustable keyboards
5 mobile computer carts (containing 18 laptops each) for Lower School classroom work
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Grades 6 through 12
Typically we have 600+ devices connected to the wireless network during the school day
3D printer and 3D scanner
The Academy aims to acquire more tools and resources that teachers can use to create engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education materials