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Summit Academy

Independent school · Grades 7–12

Herman, PA

839 Herman Rd, Herman, PA 16039

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Pennsylvania

Summit Academy is an independent private school in Herman, Pennsylvania, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 115 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
115
Teachers
19 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 69% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 32 independent high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    312’11–1282’21–22115’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    72
    814
    937
    1030
    1119
    1213

    Student body

    White51%
    Black30%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Two or more races9%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Summit Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Summit Academy

    What grades does Summit Academy serve?

    Summit Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Summit Academy?

    About 115 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Summit Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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