17641 College Road, St. James, MD 21740 - 
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AMAZING vs. The Same Old Thing: Internationally recognized as one of the best small boarding schools in the country, Saint James boasts a challenging core curriculum, preparing our students for college success, not stress. Located just 70 miles drive from the cities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and three international airports, our 672-acre campus is a serene home for 215 students from 19 states and 8 countries. With all full-time faculty residing on campus, relationships are at the core of our community. Saint James is the oldest Episcopal boarding school founded on the Oxford Movement, with rich traditions dating back to 1842. Saint James is different than other small boarding schools in that we instill confidence, not arrogance, in our students. A large variety of interscholastic sports provides more athletic competition than most small schools. Saint James School's stellar college-preparatory curriculum with a fun social life free from cliques where students can grow and gain an advantage is what makes Saint James amazing.
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Saint James School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 672 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 215 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 17% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1990 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1660 - 1970 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 58% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $37,800 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,200 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 33% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,134 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Drew M. Lineberger | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Catherine B. Hay | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP European History | |
| AP French Language | AP Latin - Vergil | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics C | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP United Stated History | |
| AP World History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Acolytes | Art Club | |
| Bai Yuka (Yearbook) | Camping Club | |
| Choir | Cum Laude Society | |
| Drama | Fencing Club | |
| Historical Society | Hockey Club | |
| Latin Club | Literary Society | |
| Tour Guides | Vestry | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Maryland – College Park | 9 | |
| Elon University | 7 | |
| Furman University | 5 | |
| George Washington University | 5 | |
| High Point University | 5 | |
| New York University | 5 | |
| Dickinson College | 4 | |
| Sewanee: University of the South | 4 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 3 | |
| Emory University | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- What makes Saint James different form other boarding schools?
- College Success vs. College Stress: Our challenging core curriculum affords students the opportunity to explore their intellectual curiosity, becoming thinkers, rather than skimmers. At the same time, Saint James ensures their preparation for college, giving them an advantage in the college process. 100% of our classes are accelerated college prep, along with our 14 Advanced Placement offerings. On top of a full course load, students are also involved in competitive athletics, a superb fine-arts program, nationally touring choir, music ensembles, and other cultural opportunities and events.
- Friends vs. Cliques: With 215 students, Saint James is a small community welcoming to all individuals. Here, you will find older students hanging out with younger students, day students hanging out with boarding students, and international students hanging out with domestic students, as a single cohesive community.
- Expectations vs. Anything Goes: A strong, moral grounding, founded in the Oxford Movement of the Episcopal Church, Saint James students are kind and genuine. We all begin our academic day with a Chapel service and our Honor Code forms the cornerstone of trust and moral living on campus.
- Campus Beauty vs. Campus Ordinary: 672 beautiful acres set on the rolling hills of Western Maryland afford our students with a peaceful home. Located seven miles from Antietam National Battlefield, Saint James play an integral role in the Civil War. Our beautiful campus is only one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and three international airports.
- Confidence vs. Arrogance: Because of our size and culture, every student has an opportunity to be important at Saint James. Providing countless opportunities for leadership and success that are unmatched by other schools, Saint James students go to college with a true advantage, rather than a sense of entitlement.
- School accreditations: Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Holloway - Former Chair, Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Alfred T. Mahan - 19th century naval strategist, author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783
- Profile last updated: 09/13/2011
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