School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
A-
Matriculation
A
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
A+
Community
A+
Reviews
B+
At Germantown Academy, our mission is to educate our students to become good citizens and productive leaders in a global society. To achieve this mission, we provide a rigorous and exciting academic experience for students enrolled in Pre
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$44,300
Enrollment
1223
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$40 million
AP
9
Average SAT Score
1275
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 5 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 3 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| #28 | New York University | 4 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
36
Number of tests taken
85
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(9)|
French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Mechanics
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Sports
(16)|
Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(61)|
Academy Monthly
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Aca-Patriots
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American Sign Language
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AMV
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Architecture/Design Club
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Art Club
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Academy Monthly
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Aca-Patriots
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American Sign Language
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AMV
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Architecture/Design Club
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Art Club
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Asian
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American Student Association (AASA)
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Athletes Helping Athletes AHA
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Aviation and Military Careers
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Awesome Book Club (ABC)
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Baking Club
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Belfry
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Black Student Alliance
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Chess
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Club Med
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Coding Club
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Community Service Organization (CSO)
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Cooking Club
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Dance Club
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Earth Science Club
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Edition
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Eisenhower Society
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Ethics Bowl
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FBLA
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FemFo
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Fibers Club
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Finance Club
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Focus\Forensics
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Club GAEA
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Germantown Academy Golf Club
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Government & Politics
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HOSA
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Italian Culture Club
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Jewish Culture Club
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Kahoot
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Korean Club
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Leland Society
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Mi Gente/Latin X
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Model UN
Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness
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One Love
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Patriot Ambassadors
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Procrastination Club
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Psych Club
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Relay for Life
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SAGA
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Ski Club
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Speech and Debate Team
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Sports Medicine
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STEM Club
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Student
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Government Association
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SUMA
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Team Jules
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Travis Manion Foundation Club
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Voyager
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Women in Music (Taylor's Version)
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Y2K/2000s
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Ye Primer
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Yoga & Meditation
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YPWN
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Arts
(15)|
Acting
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Band
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Guitar
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Improvisation
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Music
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Music Theory
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Acting
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Band
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Guitar
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Improvisation
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Music
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Music Theory
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Production
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Singing
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Songwriting
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Theater
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Digital Media
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Photography
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3D Art
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Audition
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Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Germantown Academy
Tell me a bit about Germantown Academy.
Germantown Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1759 , and currently has about 1223 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.germantownacademy.net.
For more official information, please visit http://www.germantownacademy.net.
Does Germantown Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Germantown Academy is offering 9 AP courses.
Germantown Academy also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Germantown Academy also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Germantown Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.31% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 20.7% go to top 25, and about 6.2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Germantown Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Germantown Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Germantown Academy?
The day tuition for Germantown Academy in 2024 is
$44,300 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at laura.martin@germantownacademy.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at laura.martin@germantownacademy.org .
Where is Germantown Academy located?
Germantown Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Germantown Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Germantown Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 293 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Germantown Academy has been favorited by 63 users.
Also Germantown Academy has been favorited by 63 users.
How do I complete an application for Germantown Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Germantown Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Germantown Academy’s official site: http://www.germantownacademy.net or call them at 215-646-3300.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Germantown Academy’s official site: http://www.germantownacademy.net or call them at 215-646-3300.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Germantown Academy?
Yes, here are few:
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Lakeside School-PA and Wordsworth Academy.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Germantown Academy?
The overall rating for Germantown Academy is A-.
The section ratings of Germantown Academy are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Germantown Academy are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022)
1,447,395
Cost of Living
Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
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