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Building a Foundation for Boys - It All Begins Here

San Antonio Academy was founded in 1886 by Dr. W.B. Seeley, who sought to develop young men with academic discipline, strong character, and good physical condition. These traits became the hallmarks of San Antonio Academy.

Today, Dr. Seeley's legacy serves as our inspiration. We continue to build young men of character, teaching them how important it is to "Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be." We are committed to Four Foundational Pillars throughout our Primary, Elementary, and Middle School programming: Scholarship, Leadership, Integrity, and Brotherhood. Everything that our students experience is rooted in what's best for boys: how they learn, how their brains develop, and how they engage with the world around them. 

We educate boys for life and prepare each young man to fulfill his noble purpose.

Mission

Mission and Vision Posters

San Antonio Academy offers an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Leadership

San Antonio Academy Board of Trustees

Meet the distinguished leaders who come together and provide council for our school.

2022 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

Learn about our strategic plan that provides a framework for our school. Deeply rooted in The Academy’s long-held traditions and values, the plan calls for the school to build upon its strengths and sets the course for a vibrant future. 

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Athletic Achievements

Over the past year, Wildcat athletes gave us much to celebrate. Whether attending early morning cross-country practices or soccer matchups played at Classic Elite Sports Complex, the Middle School athletics teams demonstrated leadership, integrity, and brotherhood through both individual and team triumphs. Here, we celebrate a year of standout achievements from the field, the court, and beyond.

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Foster Jenne Fraternitas Friday

On most Fridays during The Academy’s school year, an 8th grader steps up to the chapel podium to deliver a “Fraternitas Friday” speech for the entire school body, reflecting on one of the school’s core values. In the final presentation of the year, Foster Jenné offered a heartfelt message on brotherhood, honoring his older and younger buddies who helped shape his Academy experience, and also inviting each of his fellow Class of 2025 brothers to join him on stage in a powerful display of unity.

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8th grade trip

In the final stretch of the school year, each San Antonio Academy grade, from curious Pre-K boys to graduating 8th-grade leaders, embarked on a purpose-driven End-of-Year Culminating Experience. Designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, each grade-level trip reflected The Academy’s mission to provide an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys. Whether navigating high ropes courses, trekking the Grand Canyon, or tracing the paths of Texas history, each adventure is anchored in the school’s core values of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and brotherhood.

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Gather Under the Oak Tree

Generations of Academy alumni gathered for a memorable evening at our annual Gather Under the Oak Tree event. Two dozen alumni spanning the classes of 1959 to 2015, returned to their elementary and middle school alma mater for an evening that honored the past while looking confidently towards the future. Highlights included a "State of The Academy" update, a symbolic walk through the Bondurant Gate, and a nostalgic campus tour. 

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William Negley Alumni Monday

On May 19, San Antonio Academy welcomed back alumnus William Negley, Class of 1998, as the final Alumni Monday speaker of the 2024–2025 school year. In a heartfelt address to students, faculty, and families, William reflected on the meaning of service, the importance of Memorial Day, and the responsibility each person has to contribute to something greater than themselves.

 
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Our History

Since 1886, San Antonio Academy has been a beacon of our community, graduating leaders who have gone on to become astronauts, Congressmen, attorneys, doctors, artists, engineers, and business professionals. Take a journey through our history, from the earliest days of "The Seeley School," to our present campus on East French Place.