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A pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy integrates a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the teaching of deeply rooted Jewish values and texts. Our students become leaders of the American, Jewish, and global communities inspired to better the world.
#1
Nation's First and Greater Philadelphia's Only Pluralistic Jewish Secondary School
Founded in 1946, our modern approach to education is steeped in history and constantly evolving.
85%
of Students are
Accepted to Their
First-choice University
100% of our students are admitted to at least
one of their top three schools or gap year programs.
1:6
Teacher to Student
Ratio
Students receive
personal attention in small
class sizes averaging
14 students per class.
8%
National Merit
Scholars
Five members of the Class of 2020 have been recognized by the National Merit Corporation.
100%
Community Service
Participation
Lending a helping hand in hospitals, museums, senior homes, and social service groups, our students put their values into action.
90%
of Teachers Have
an Advanced Degree
In addition to master's degrees, PhDs, and ordinations, teachers have an average of 15 years of teaching experience.
75%
of Students Participate
in at Least One Sport
With 32 sports teams, every student has the chance to compete and play.
50 Clubs
and
6 Publications
We offer an abundance of opportunities for students to explore their passions.
6
Drama Productions
Each year, students have an opportunity to sing, dance, act, direct, and help behind the scenes in our hit musicals, plays, and cabaret performances.
65 Zip Codes
and 3 States
Students come from far and wide to study at Barrack. 65 zip codes, 3 states, 1 community.
3
Rhodes Scholars
Since the 1990s, 3 Akiba-Barrack alumni have been awarded as Rhodes Scholars and 4 alumni have received Fulbright Fellowships.
#3
International
Math Olympiad
Barrack scored 3rd place in the Jewish High School Math League (JHSML) International Olympiad with more than 1000 students competing from over 50 schools on 5 continents.
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Why Barrack?
Academic Excellence. Jewish Values. Warm Community. Inspiring Educators. Meaningful Learning.
Learn more about the Barrack Advantage
Welcome Back!
Our students are thrilled to be back together on campus. With our annual pep rally, Student Association carnival, and class activities led by our Student Life and Jewish Life teams, we had a wonderful first week!
