2024-25 College Admission
PROFILE
CEEB/ACT Code 393321
Quick Facts Students enrolled in PreK-12
1,218
Students in Upper School
572
Students of color
30%
Receive financial aid
46%
Members of the senior class
143
Accredited by
PAIS
Member of
PACAC COLLEGE BOARD NACAC ACCIS
Academic Year Calendar
Germantown Academy was founded in 1759 as a school for the community of Germantown, in Philadelphia. Today, GA in nearby Fort Washington sits on 126 acres and is comprised of 1,218 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12th, learning and growing in a non-sectarian, coeducational college preparatory environment. Our mission to inspire students to be Independent in Thought, Confident in Expression, Compassionate in Spirit, Collaborative in Action, and Honorable in Deed is a daily part of educational life. With talented and caring faculty, honest and curious students, and a beautiful environment, Germantown Academy is where students can become their best selves. GA Graduates Excel in College
100 %
93 %
Each graduating class typically attends a four-year college
5-year College Graduation Rate (Class of 2018)
62%
86%
National 6-year graduation rate at four-year colleges
4-year College Graduation Rate (Class of 2019)
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 Fall interim grades sent to colleges
JANUARY 27, 2025 Mid-year grades sent to colleges
JUNE 13, 2025 Graduation
College Counseling Team Karen A. Mason, Director karen.mason@germantownacademy.org
Here at GA Faculty
Admission 70 Upper School Teachers 51 have advanced degrees; 9 hold the highest degree in their field
Daniel Evans, Senior Associate Director daniel.evans@germantownacademy.org Joaquim Hamilton, Associate Director
Admission to GA is highly selective and determined by: school record; standardized test scores; an interview; teacher recommendations
joaquim.hamilton@germantownacademy.org Jonathan Na, Associate Director jonathan.na@germantownacademy.org Anne Leonard, Assistant to the Director anne.leonard@germantownacademy.org
Find us... Here – 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034 267-405-7254 or Here – www.germantownacademy.net
Arts
Athletics 84% of Upper School students play at least one sport each year 1/4 of the class typically goes on to play their sport in college
375+ students annually play an instrument The oldest high school theater group in the country stages 2 performances each year