Sewickley Academy

Sewickley Academy students maximize their potential in academics, athletics, and the arts with a curriculum that includes leadership, character, social emotional development, and experiential opportunities. Our legacy of premiere academics has ensured that our graduates continue to make an impact in college and beyond.

With a history of 100% college acceptance among graduating classes, the Class of 2023 matriculated at 46 schools including 10 of the top 25 plus eight of the top 50 national universities as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Advanced Placement exams in 2023 resulted in the Academy’s highest percentage of students receiving AP Scholar recognition with 55% of these students earning the esteemed AP Scholar with Distinction award.

Student interest and regional demand for STEM education prompted Sewickley Academy to open new computer science and robotics facilities in January 2023, expand Pre-K through Grade 12 computer science offerings, and add an e-gaming suite.

1Unique Global Studies certificate program

2Opportunities for tuition assistance: merit awards and financial aid

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Dedicated deans who are college counselors

4Years of college preparation that starts in Grade 9

16 Advanced Placement courses

Robotics & advanced computer science

State-of-the art facilities, including E-Sports

7:1 student-to-teacher ratio

19 varsity athletic teams

Over 4,000 alumni worldwide

100% college acceptance rate

185 years educating tomorrow's leaders sewickley org

In the arts, SA offers more opportunities for stage performances annually than any other school in the region, as well as chorus, music ensembles, and dance. Visual arts span drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, sculpture, and ceramics.

More than 80% of Middle and Senior school students participate on at least one athletic team annually. During 2022-23, the Panthers were section champions in boys soccer and girls tennis and WPIAL champions in boys golf and boys tennis.

Committed to the global competency of its students, Sewickley Academy offers a unique Global Studies program in which successful participants earn a certificate of completion in addition to their high school diploma. Groups in 2023 visited Puerto Rico, Belize, and Israel on service trips and nine students traveled on a Civil Rights tour through Alabama and Georgia.

Current enrollment is 34% students of color, 50/50 male/female, and represents 42 school districts. We proudly offer partial and full tuition merit scholarships. n