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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.
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Ma Hadash?
The January 2021 | Sh'vat 5781 issue of Ma Hadash? is available now. School news, updates on student activities, alumni spotlight—it's all here!