272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr PA 19010
610•922•2300 – Fax: 610•922•2301
- Founded in 1946 as Akiba Hebrew Academy, Barrack Hebrew Academy is the oldest pluralistic Jewish day school in North America and serves as a role model for countless other day schools throughout the world.
- The school was renamed Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in 2007 in memory of the late brother of Leonard Barrack, an alumnus and school benefactor, Class of 1960.
- In 2008, Barrack Hebrew Academy moved to a 35-acre campus and state-of-the-art facilities in Bryn Mawr, PA.
- 312 students representing every spectrum of Jewish observance and life are enrolled in grades 6 through 12.
- Barrack students come from a variety of schools; public, independent and Jewish day schools. Hebrew is taught on all levels.
- Barrack Hebrew Academy has 49 talented and caring faculty members who average 20 years teaching experience. Over 70% hold post-Bachelor degrees, including seven PhDs and five rabbinical degrees. Six Department Chairs also teach.
- Barrack Hebrew Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the College Board.
- More that 40% of Barrack students receive financial assistance. Tuition for 2009-2010: Grade 6: $20,700; Grade 7: $21,700; Grades 8-12: $23,700.
