1000 Main Street, PO Box 906, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 - 
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St. Johnsbury Academy founded in 1842, is one of the nation’s exemplary schools (source: U.S. Department of Education), combining the resources, facilities, and curriculum of the world’s leading independent schools with the personal support and attention of the best small boarding schools. The Academy is a diverse and comprehensive educational community. We believe that each young person regardless of background, interests, or learning style, should be encouraged to dream big. The Academy’s standards for communication, problem solving, citizenship, and essential knowledge set high expectations for students. Our diverse student body from around the world enjoys a curriculum of 220 courses offered at four levels of difficulty and an average class size of 12. The extra-curricular program includes more than 45 interscholastic teams, 20 intramural sports, and more than 60 organized clubs and activities.
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St. Johnsbury
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1842 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 50 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 929 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 5% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 25% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1564 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $13 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,800 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $13,875 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 11% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,074 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mary Ann Gessner Nicole Biggie |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Elaina Hegarty | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biotechnical Engineering | Civil Engineering and Architecture | |
| Digital Electronics | Engineering Design and Development | |
| Linear Algebra | Multivariable Calculus | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Nordic Skiing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Lyndon State College | 22 | |
| University of Vermont | 9 | |
| University of New Hampshire | 6 | |
| Norwich University | 3 | |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | 3 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 2 | |
| Johnson & Wales | 2 | |
| University of Maine | 2 | |
| Vermont Technical College | 2 | |
| Washington University - St. Louis | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- St. Johnsbury Academy combines the opportunities and resources of a large school with the personal attention and support of a small boarding school. The beautiful and safe village campus provides exceptionally complete facilities. Students from 50 Vermont and New Hampshire communities, 25 countries and as many U.S. states form a diverse and supportive community. The 220 courses (four levels) include Advanced Placement (21), fine and performing arts (40), languages (6), technology, pre-engineering, and computer science (20). Extracurricular opportunities abound with 40 teams and 60 organized activities.
- LD types supported: Learning Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Speech Impairment, Health Impairment, Emotional-Behavioral Disability, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Calvin Coolidge - President of the United States
- Profile last updated: 06/02/2011
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