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Ysc Academy

Independent school · Grades 7–12

Chester, PA

2501 Seaport Dr , Ste Rf 100, Chester, PA 19013

Overall grade: A

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only all-boys school in Chester
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

Ysc Academy is an independent private school in Chester, Pennsylvania, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 82 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. 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, 170 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
82
Teachers
10.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 32 independent high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    75’17–1870’19–2096’21–2282’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    73
    89
    915
    1026
    1115
    1214

    Student body

    White51%
    Black27%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    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 Ysc Academy

    What grades does Ysc Academy serve?

    Ysc Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Ysc Academy?

    About 82 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ysc 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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