INSIDE SPRINGSIDE

Springside and CHA — Two schools, one powerful education

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  • a single-sex to co-ed journey that supports each stage of a student's intellectual and social development
  • a learning environment tailored for boys and girls
  • a low student-teacher ratio
  • over 100 course offerings taught by the Upper School faculties of both schools
  • expanded AP offerings and Independent Study opportunities
  • a college-like campus experience with Upper School classes taught at both schools

Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy (CHASS) combine their academic resources and facilities to offer a fully coordinated, co-educational program in grades 9-12.  

 

Springside and Chestnut Hill Academy Combined Statistics

Enrollment 1,190 girls and boys
2009 Graduates 98
AP courses offered 10
Coordinate choral and instrumental ensembles 3 bell choirs, Chamber Singers (combine a cappella groups), Concert Choir, Jazz, and Orchestra
Coordinate extracurricular activities Robotics, Players, Cultural Awareness for Everyone (Springside) / Multicultural Student Alliance (CHA), Student Activities, Gay Student Alliance
Graduates moving on to post secondary education 100%
Coordinate mean SAT scores
(3-year average)
Critical Reading: 540-655
Math: 555-670
Writing: 545-655
Number of Coordinate faculty 65
Combined campuses 58 acres adjacent to Fairmount Park in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia.
The campuses have 400,000 square feet of buildings including new academic centers, athletic facilities and performing arts spaces
Conveniently located 2 blocks from the R8 train station.
Libraries 36,500 combined volumes, over 20 subscription databases and 6 staff members.
Athletic Facilities Full array of shared indoor and outdoor facilities, including squash courts, rowing tank, fitness, low- and high-element challenge course, center, and dance studios.

 

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