San Antonio Academy
An Independent Boys School
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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
San Antonio Academy offers an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Leadership
Meet the distinguished leaders who come together and provide council for our school.
2022 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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The Academy Experience
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News From The Academy
News Slideshow
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The SAA community has once again shown its generosity, wrapping up the annual Holiday Food Drive with 12,652 pounds of food donated to the San Antonio Food Bank. This year’s effort brings The Academy’s three-year total to over 46,000 pounds. Congratulations to the grades with the most donations—4th and 2nd grade. Additionally, Pre-K, 1st grade, and 4th grade earned a special dessert during lunch for achieving 100% participation.
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It was a pleasure to have Academy alumnus Brandon Hamner '04 join us as our Alumni Monday speaker on December 2, 2024. During his speech, Brandon shared his journey and heartfelt reflections on the lasting impact of his time at SAA.
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We were thrilled to welcome everyone to Grandparents & Grandfriends Day at The Academy on Friday, November 22, 2024! Grandparents and grandfriends bring such warmth and wisdom to our community, and it was a privilege to celebrate them with a day dedicated to strengthening the bonds within our SAA family.
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The Alumni Association of San Antonio Academy presented the Texas Cavaliers with the 40th Colonel W.T. Bondurant, Sr. Distinguished Humanitarian Award at a special luncheon held at the Witte Museum on Tuesday, November 19.
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On November 18, 2024, Zain Haq, Class of 2023, returned to San Antonio Academy to deliver an inspiring Alumni Monday speech reflecting on The Academy's lasting impact. Zain Haq, a proud alumnus of SAA who attended from first to eighth grade, shared how his experiences shaped his journey and prepared him for future success. From his first day as a nervous but excited young student, Zain described The Academy as a community that nurtured curiosity, challenged intellect, and built character.
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.