St. Sebastian's School

St. Sebastian's School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1191 Greendale Ave,  Needham, MA
4.7
4.4
375 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Headmaster William Burke
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$63,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
71
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
710
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
100%
White
88.5%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
2.1%
Asian
1.9%

School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts
#3 Best All Boys Schools in Massachusetts
#12 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 50 Students
Villanova University 34 Students
College of the Holy Cross 27 Students
Georgetown University 26 Students
University of Notre Dame 26 Students
Boston University 24 Students
University of Virginia 24 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 22 Students
Harvard University 22 Students
Wake Forest University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Finance 32 Students
Economics 32 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
History 11 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
English 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 46 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/20/2023
I've got two boys, both started in 7th grade and couldn't be happier. "Most prep schools are trying to get your boys into college, we are trying to get your boys into heaven." -Bill Burke, Headmaster The academics are challenging, the athletics are competitive, the character building is a priority. Highly recommended.
5.0 Alum
10/3/2022
Can't go wrong. Excellent school with excellent people! Teachers go above and beyond to see you succeed and the sports are outstanding.
5.0 Sophomore
6/3/2022
Dt. Sebastians is a top notch school in many ways as well as an awesome fit for me. I'm Able to take Honors classes with highly qualified teachers who are motivated and concerned with my understanding of subjects. Small number and class size allows me to work directly with the instructor and focus on the material. Teachers are interested and concerned for the students and most of all positive. Hard Work is essential and the curriculum is challenging but it all comes together. I feel I will be prepared for college and life. I'm active in the Finance club which allows me to get a feel for the business world and commerce. Athletics is a healthy part of St. Sebastians as well with very compatible teams participating as a member of the ISL. Truly a great experience with great people on a great campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/18/2022
Parent of two boys. G 2001 and G 2003. Looking back.Though we could not afford some of it. In my opinion this was the best money we spent for our boys education. I found it to build the foundation of their education from boy to a man and to make learned decisions for themselves with out following th...
5.0 parent
4/20/2022
St. Sebastian’s School is a school like no other, the brotherhood amongst the faculty and students is shown through the respect and love for one another. The academic rigor is top notch as all of my boys have been challenged in their own way. My husband and I are supported every step of our children...
5.0 parent
4/26/2020
We've had a very good experience with the school overall with the character development aspect being a crucial complement to the academic piece. Athletics can be a challenge due to the level of play but they do the best they can to get boys involved in as many things as they can reasonably manage.
5.0 parent
4/21/2020
Outstanding. My wife and I have four children, one girl and three boys. Sending our first son to St. Sebastians was the best educational decision we have ever made. We quickly realized that he enjoyed going to school and we loved the fact that he was getting a well-rounded education (in the class ro...

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St. Sebastian's School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 7-12 located at 1191 Greendale Ave in Needham, in the Needham neighborhood. Annual tuition is $63,600. The school has a total enrollment of 375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. St. Sebastian's School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,652,988. Discover additional schools in the area, like Noble and Greenough School, Ursuline Academy, Catholic Memorial School, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Sebastian's School.

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