Tuition and Financial Aid
As an independent, non-profit school, Academy High relies on tuition and donations to carry out its mission and vision. Our tuition rate is determined each year by our Board of Directors. Every tuition dollar supports students through the purchase of curriculum materials and supplies, paying our excellent faculty members' salaries, as well as covering operations costs for our facility. We also understand that tuition can pose a barrier to families seeking an independent school education for their student.
Financial aid is essential in ensuring that qualified students from all backgrounds and experiences can access the educational opportunities provided by Academy High. By offering merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid, Academy High fosters a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.
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$1,950
The Lowest Cost of Attendance For Families With Financial Need
40%
Less Expensive Than National Average For Independent Day Schools
$12,399
The Average Cost of Attendance Per Student
Tuition and Fees
2026-2027
Maximum Tuition
$14,878
Technology & Supply Fee
$695
Maximum Total Cost
$15,573
9th and 10th Grade
11th and 12th Grade
Maximum Tuition
$15,900
Technology & Supply Fee
$695
Maximum Total Cost
$16,595
Academy High offers annual, semi-annual, and monthly payment plans.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Academy High is proud to offer Indexed Tuition, a program that adjusts a family's tuition costs based on their ability to pay. Indexed Tuition is determined using information confidentially submitted by families to School and Student Services (SSS), a third party entity managed by the National Association of Independent Schools.
Applying for Indexed Tuition is optional and the desire to pursue Indexed Tuition is not a factor in the admissions decision process. Families who choose not to apply will be charged full tuition.
In order to be considered for Indexed Tuition, please complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). The PFS is a comprehensive application that will take roughly an hour to complete. You will need your most recent tax return before beginning. We recommend that you review the wide range of materials that SSS has compiled to help families with the Indexed Tuition process.
Indexed Tuition
When setting a family’s Indexed Tuition, several factors will be considered in addition to income, including family size, the number of children attending tuition-charging schools (including college), medical expenses, and assets and liabilities not reflected in household income. Academy High will communicate your Indexed Tuition level shortly after admissions letters are distributed.
Be sure to check out this helpful guide to navigating the indexed tuition process and this workbook that explains the documentation you'll need when you apply.
To Apply for Indexed Tuition:
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Visit the SSS website to create your online account.
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Begin a PFS for the current academic year. You can log out of the PFS Online at any time and return later to complete it.
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School's Full Name: Academy High
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School's SSS Code: 9141
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Indexed Tuition Program Contact: Erin Smith, Head of School
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After you submit your information, you’ll be brought to a payment screen. The $60 application fee, payable to SSS, is nonrefundable. Once your PFS is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the SSS system.
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If you wish to seek a waiver for the fee, please contact admissions@academyhigh.org. If you need help navigating the platform, please contact SSS customer service at (800) 344-8328.
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