Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy

Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave,  Bryn Mawr, PA
4.3
5.0
380 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,900
Religious Affiliation
Jewish

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
70
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
91.9%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Jewish Schools in US
#21 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
#23 Best Private HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 41 Students
Penn State 29 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 26 Students
Drexel University 24 Students
University of Pennsylvania 20 Students
Boston University 18 Students
Syracuse University 17 Students
Temple University 15 Students
University of Virginia 15 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 22 Students
Business 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Philosophy 8 Students
Economics 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 48 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/28/2024
Barrack is an amazing school with amazing people. Truly believe that Barrack is essential to all Jewish teens in the Philadelphia area.
4.0 Senior
12/7/2023
The teachers here are really great and there are many opportunities to meet with them if you need help. I feel really prepared for college academically. I wish there drama/theater department was stronger.
1.0 Senior
10/19/2023
I HATE BARRACK IT IS HORRIBLE I CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE. IT IS LIKE A PRISON. THE HOT LUNCHES ARE EXPENSIVE AND GROSS.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/1/2021
What impresses me most about Barrack is the supportive, nurturing environment among both peers and educators that emphasizes a holistic approach to each student's growth and development. JBHA is undeniably academically rigorous and intellectually stimulating—offering intimate class sizes, a plethora...
5.0 parent
5/2/2020
Excellent learning environment for all kinds of learners. The integrated curriculum makes living and thinking jewishly a part of each discipline. The social environment and the ease of the student/teacher relationship is an intangible that in many ways proves more valuable than all of the superior d...
5.0 parent
4/29/2020
As the parent of a recent graduate, I am strongly positive about Barrack. My child transferred from a top quality public school in high school and was much better served at Barrack.
5.0 parent
4/5/2020
I would highly rate this school as excellent!

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Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy is a private Jewish school for students in grades 6-12 located at 272 S Bryn Mawr Ave in Bryn Mawr, in the Radnor neighborhood. Annual tuition is $40,900. The school has a total enrollment of 380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,322,675. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Shipley School, The Baldwin School, Sacred Heart Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bryn Mawr has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.

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