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Saint James School

17641 College Road, St. James, MD 21781 -

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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 Saint James community 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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Brand-new student center opens December 2009. New varsity baseball field, driving range, several new all-purpose athletic fields.

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1. Class of 2001, enrolled at Amherst College

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Saint James

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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	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	231 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	22%	18%
Percent International Students	18%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	70%	70%
Average SAT Score	1990	*National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1750 - 2080	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Formal (Blazer and tie for boys; slacks or skirts for girls)	Casual
Average Class Size	12	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	14	14
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	40%	60%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$20 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$34,600	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$22,900	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	30%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$15,215	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Jan. 31	Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	48%	60%
Director of Admissions	Lawrence J. Jensen
Associate Director of Admissions	Catherine B. Hay

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Dance
Field Hockey	Football
Golf	Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse	Soccer
Softball	Tennis
Volleyball	Wrestling


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
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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 850 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 Saint James community 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: 10/30/2009