"Subiaco Academy, a boarding/day high school, is dedicated to providing young men with the opportunity for a college preparatory education in a stable and structured environment nourished by Christian values. The Subiaco experience also provides the opportunity to create a sense of community, which is a reflection of Catholic Benedictine traditions of service to God, respect for self and others, mutual support and the value of work..."
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Subiaco Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1887 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 190 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 12% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 24% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1630 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1310 - 2180 | - |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $3 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $20,060 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $6,090 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $25,560 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $17,800 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Scott Breed | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Evelyn Bauer | |
Course Listings: |
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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 | 11 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Chemistry | Computer Science - JAVA Programming | |
| Economics | English Language and Composition | |
| English Literature and Composition | Statistics | |
| Studio Art | U.S. Government and Politics | |
| U.S. History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 8 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
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School Notes:
- Subiaco Academy, a boarding/day school, is dedicated to providing young men with the opportunity for a college preparatory education in a stable and structured environment nourished by Christian values. The Subiaco experience also provides the opportunity to create a sense of community, which is a reflection of Catholic Benedictine traditions of service to God, respect for self and others, mutual support and the value of work.
- Tuition (boarding) for international students is $25,560 ($20,060 for non-international students).
- Safe, natural outdoor environment
- Multiple opportunities for each student
- Academics
- Arts
- Music
- Athletics
- Spiritual education for the Catholic and non-Catholic alike
- School accreditations: ISACS, NCA-CASI, ANSAA (Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accrediting Association
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Henry Wheeler - Harvard, Harvard Professor, Author
- Profile last updated: 05/24/2011
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