School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
B
The Academy of the New Church Girls School and Boys School are separate schools that share faculty, facilities and certain classes. This unique arrangement allows us to honor the complementary nature of males and females by providing single-sex courses and activities where appropriate, but also co-ed courses and activities where that is desirable. ANC Secondary Schools are religious institutions, seeking to integrate into our program the teachings of the Old and New Testament, seen in the light of the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$31,011
Enrollment
229
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
68%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
3
Average SAT Score
1270
Class Size
14
Boarding %
30
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 + |
| #28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 + |
| #49 | Lehigh University | 1 + |
| #49 | Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 + |
| #49 | Villanova University | 1 + |
| #55 | Florida State University | 1 + |
| #57 | Penn State University Park | 1 + |
| #57 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 + |
| #59 | University of Maryland: College Park | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(3)|
Calculus AB
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English Language and Composition
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Statistics
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Sports
(11)|
Baseball
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Basketball
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Field Hockey
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Football
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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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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(10)|
Delta Mu
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Alpha Kappa Mu
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Deka
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Phi Alpha
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Sigma Delta Pi
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Social Media Club
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Delta Mu
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Alpha Kappa Mu
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Deka
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Phi Alpha
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Sigma Delta Pi
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Social Media Club
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Book Club
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Academian
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Cultural Diversity Team
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and Cappies Critic Team.
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Arts
(14)|
Choral
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Dance
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Music Production
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Choral
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Dance
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Music Production
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Glass
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
10/27/2022
Reviews from other languages
The Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools, located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, 14 miles northeast of Philadelphia, is a boarding school. It offers courses in painting, sculpture, ceramics, jazz, ballet, tap dance, hip-hop, and modern dance. Sports range from field hockey to ice hockey. The campus has 25 buildings, including a fine arts center, a performing arts center, soccer fields, softball fields, and more.
School Advantages:
1. Gender-separated instruction: Grades 9 and 12 feature co-educational instruction, while grades 10-11 are taught in gender-separated classes. Students are taught history, religion, and language courses using nearby museums. The school offers combined courses in visual and performing arts, as well as advanced projects for students to design their own projects.
2. Individual academic advising: Every student has the opportunity to receive individual academic advising and the chance to meet with their homeroom teacher every morning, primarily for academic consultations.
3. Campus life: Stewart Hall provides accommodation for boys, and Glenn Hall provides accommodation for girls. Weekend social activities are organized throughout the year for both boarding and day students. There are four campus clubs: Deka for female boarding students, Alpha Kappa Mu for female day students, Phi Alpha for male boarding students, and Sigma Delta PI for male day students.
4. Boarding conditions: Boarding students can enjoy many fun activities, including barbecues, table tennis, swimming, and video game competitions. Students who fall ill receive care from nurses at the Durham Clinic.
School Advantages:
1. Gender-separated instruction: Grades 9 and 12 feature co-educational instruction, while grades 10-11 are taught in gender-separated classes. Students are taught history, religion, and language courses using nearby museums. The school offers combined courses in visual and performing arts, as well as advanced projects for students to design their own projects.
2. Individual academic advising: Every student has the opportunity to receive individual academic advising and the chance to meet with their homeroom teacher every morning, primarily for academic consultations.
3. Campus life: Stewart Hall provides accommodation for boys, and Glenn Hall provides accommodation for girls. Weekend social activities are organized throughout the year for both boarding and day students. There are four campus clubs: Deka for female boarding students, Alpha Kappa Mu for female day students, Phi Alpha for male boarding students, and Sigma Delta PI for male day students.
4. Boarding conditions: Boarding students can enjoy many fun activities, including barbecues, table tennis, swimming, and video game competitions. Students who fall ill receive care from nurses at the Durham Clinic.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools
Tell me a bit about Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools.
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1876 , and currently has about 229 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ancss.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ancss.org/.
Does Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools have rigorous academic requirements?
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools is offering 3 AP courses.
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024-2025, some students attended University of Virginia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lehigh University, Ohio State University: Columbus Campus and Villanova University.
What is the application requirement for Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools?
The total fee for Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools in 2024 is
$31,011 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ancss.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ancss.org .
Where is Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools located?
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools has been favorited by 12 users.
Also Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools has been favorited by 12 users.
How do I complete an application for Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools’s official site: http://www.ancss.org/ or call them at 267-502-2539.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools’s official site: http://www.ancss.org/ or call them at 267-502-2539.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools?
Yes, here are few:
George School, Solebury School and Girard College.
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 Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools?
The overall rating for Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools is B.
The section ratings of Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ 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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