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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

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Philadelphia, PA · K–12

Last verified August 19, 2026

500 W Willow Grove Ave, 19118 · (215) 261-6965

www.sch.org

Enrollment

1050

Student:teacher

9:1

Published tuition

$18,900–$51,600

Application fee

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Head of school

Dr. Steve Druggan

Head of School

Dr. Steve Druggan previously led SCH from 2016 to 2022 and was reappointed by the Board of Trustees in June 2024. He brings extensive international experience from leadership roles at Jakarta Intercultural School, Munich International School, and the American School of Milan.

Curriculum & special classes

The curriculum, integrated throughout the Pre-K to 12 experience, encourages students to take on challenges related to their passions, building an entrepreneurial mindset. It incorporates nature into everyday lessons and offers single-sex classrooms in Lower and Middle School to build confidence and develop unique voices.

Reggio Emilia approach (ECC)
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL)
Robotics
Fabrication studios
Maker spaces

Financial aid

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy offers a need-based financial aid program to make an SCH education accessible to mission-aligned families. Each award is tailored to a family’s unique circumstances, bridging the gap between tuition and what a family can reasonably afford.

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