St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

290 Quintard Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (931)598-5651

"At SAS, education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." St. Andrew's-Sewanee offers small classes, individualized attention, a rigorous college preparatory program and the opportunity to enroll in college courses at the nearby University of the South. The scenic, 550-acre campus perched atop the Cumberland Plateau serves both as classroom/laboratory and the setting for a rich array of extracurricular experiences from traditional arts and athletics to mountain biking, climbing and caving.

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St. Andrew's-Sewanee
Boarding School Avg.
Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1868 1906
Campus Size 550 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 255 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 8% 18%
Percent International Students 16% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 45% 69%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1430 - 1870 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 14 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 132 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 72% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $10 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $38,475 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $16,040
(Middle School (day only) $15,865)
$23,900
Tuition international students $39,475 $40,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 51% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $13,194 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Mar. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 83% 60%
Director of Admissions Anne Chenoweth  
Associate Director of Admissions Linda Ashby  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 32 24
Extracurriculars
Aerobics / Yoga Art Co-op
Athletic Trainer Belly Dancing
Blue & Gold Guides Dance
ECO-SAS Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Global Outreach Honor Council
Horseback Riding International Club
Literary Magazine Math Club
Mountain Biking Mountain Lion Club
Music Lessons Outing / Wilderness
Outreach Pep Club
Proctors Radio Station
Recycle Club Rock Climbing
Scouting Student Vestry
Theatre Ultimate Frisbee
Videography Weight Training
Write Club Yearbook

College Matriculation:

Year: 2008-2011
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Middle Tennessee State University 13
Sewanee: The University of the South 13
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 7
Emory University 5
Tennessee Tech 5
University of Tennessee - Knoxville 5
University of Alabama 4
Eckerd College 3
Indiana University 3
Middlebury College 2
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • Parents praise SAS for the enthusiasm of the faculty, staff and administration and the complete dedication to challenging their students to seek academic and personal success.
  • Students love SAS because of the respect they receive from all members of the campus community, the lack of cliques, and the opportunities to "get off the bench" and participate in a wide variety of academic, athletic and artistic opportunities.
  • Better than AP - Eligible students take courses for college credit at the University of the South, one of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
  • Grounded in the traditions of the Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's-Sewanee welcomes students of all traditions and celebrates diversity of faith and thought while encouraging students to search for a deeper understanding of life, purpose and service.
  • The School's LEADS Program (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, Discovery, Service) provides afternoon and weekend programs for outdoor adventure with a goal of leadership development and service to surrounding communities.
  • School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • James Agee - Pulitzer-prize winning writer
    • Kix Brooks '73 - Grammy-award winning singer, host of American Country Countdown
    • Elisabeth Rohm - Television and movie actress
    • Robert Temple '61 - Author and documentary film maker
    • Dr. George P. Garrett, Jr. '46 - Poet Laureate of Virginia
    • Stephen Alvarez '83 - National Geographic Photographer
    • Sean Bridgers '86 - Television and movie actor
    • Eban Goodstein '78 - Economist, author, and environmental educator
  • Profile last updated: 10/05/2011

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