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Saint James School
17641 College Road, St. James, MD 21781 - View a map of this school Map tel: 301-733-9330
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Throughout its history, Saint James has remained committed to the precepts of sound mind and body, emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and moral development of each student through challenging academics, daily athletics, extensive activities, and community service. At the start of each academic day, the entire School gathers for Chapel, providing an opportunity for thought and reflection for faculty and students of all faith traditions. Simultaneously challenged and supported, Saint James students study a traditional core curriculum, which provides a solid foundation for strong academic achievement at the collegiate level.


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Saint James School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1842 1900
Campus Size 850 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 235 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 22% 16%
Percent International Students 11% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 70% 72%
Average SAT Score 1260 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 14 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 46% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $20 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,000 $36,675
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,000 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 13,188 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 31 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 44% 60%
Director of Admissions Lawrence J. Jensen
Associate Director of Admissions Anna L. Curtis
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIndoor Soccer
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 16 22
  Extracurriculars
 
AcolytesArt Club
Bai Yuka (Yearbook)Camping Club
ChoirCum Laude Society
DramaFencing Club
Historical SocietyHockey Club
Latin ClubLiterary Society
Sacristans' GuildTour Guides
Usher's GuildVestry
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of Maryland--College Park
10
University of the South Sewanee
6
College of Charleston
5
Hampden-Sydney College
5
Washington College
5
Dickinson University
4
Emory University
4
George Washington University
4
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
4
University of Virginia
4
School Notes:
  • Saint James School is the oldest Episcopal boarding school founded on the English model in the United States. Founded by Bishop William Whittingham in 1842, the School originally included a preparatory school and college. In the years following the Civil War, the college was eliminated and Saint James evolved toward its present shape.
  • Located in a rural setting, the Georgian-style campus of Saint James sits on 100 acres of farmland containing a natural spring, fields, and streams. The campus lies 5 miles southwest of Hagerstown and is approximately 65 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The region offers many cultural and historic points of interest including the C&O Canal, Harpers Ferry, and Antietam and Gettysburg Battlefields. Faculty and students enjoy the cultural resources of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area on regular field trips.
  • Throughout its history, Saint James has remained committed to the precepts of sound mind and body, emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and moral development of each student through challenging academics, daily athletics, extensive activities, and community service. At the start of each academic day, the entire School gathers for Chapel, providing an opportunity for thought and reflection for faculty and students of all faith traditions. Simultaneously challenged and supported, Saint James students study a traditional core curriculum, which provides a solid foundation for strong academic achievement at the collegiate level.
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • James Holloway - Former Chair, Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Profile last updated: 11/25/2007
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