Middle States Association Accreditation-Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
St. Bartholomew Academy has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 2000. The most recent accreditation renewal was issued in December 2017.
The Middle States Accreditation affirms that St. Bartholomew Academy provides the level of quality in its educational programs, services, activities, and/or resources expected by its community of stakeholders and endorsed by the education world. When the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (CESS) accredits a school, they certify that the school meets the prescribed standards of quality of the Middle States Association in the following areas:
Mission
Governance and Leadership
School Improvement Planning
Finances 8 Facilities
School Organization and Staff
Health and Safety
Educational Program
Assessment and Evidence of Student Learning
Student Services
Student Life and Student Activities
Information Resources
The St. Bartholomew Academy community completed a self-study protocol and determined three objectives for growth and improvement to be completed by 2024. The three growth objectives focus in the areas of science, mathematics and strategic planning.