171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405 - 
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One of the country's most premier college-preparatory schools, Baylor’s beautiful 670-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and only five minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Students enjoy the benefits that come from small classes, a unique leadership program and innovative curriculum, an exceptional faculty, vast extracurricular choices, and competing on nationally recognized athletic teams. Graduates are admitted to colleges and universities nationwide, including Ivy League schools (the most recent class was offered more than $9.5 million in scholarships).
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Baylor School
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| 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 | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1893 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 680 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 1069 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 10% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 23% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 30% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1530 - 1940 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $90 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,075 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,985 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 33% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jim Kennedy | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Virginia Anne Manson | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cheering | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Fencing | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2002-2005 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 105 | |
| University of Georgia | 54 | |
| Auburn University | 34 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 23 | |
| University of South Carolina | 21 | |
| Clemson University | 20 | |
| University of Alabama | 17 | |
| University of Mississippi | 17 | |
| Sewanne: University of the South | 16 | |
| University of Virginia | 11 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- One of the premier college preparatory schools in the country, Baylor School's mission is to instill in its students the desire and the ability to make a positive difference in the world.
- One of the fundamental aspects of the Baylor experience is the Honor System, an understanding among the students that they do not want among them anyone who will lie, cheat, or falsify information. In signing the Honor Code, each student acknowledges that, "I understand this principle, and recognize that I shall be expected to live in accordance with it." The original version of this code was adopted by the student body in May 1916, and has been unanimously approved by the student body.
- Baylor is a coeducational school, reflecting the school's belief that teenage students benefit from a coed learning environment. At Baylor, as in the world, young men and women occupy leadership positions and participate fully in the life of the school.
- Demanding academic courses are the heart of Baylor's program. We offer 22 AP courses, covering all disciplines, an extensive weekend activity program, 17 interscholastic sports programs, and small classes. In addition, our curriculum includes expectations for community service, outdoor experiences, and fine arts--programs that teach self-assurance and self-esteem.
- Baylor's Distinquished Scholars Program was established to attract students from around the world who are among the best and the brightest. Based solely on merit, the program rewards selected 9th grade boarding students with full or partial tuition, room and board.
- Few schools can match Baylor's boarding life. The beauty of the 670 acre campus, newly renovated dorm rooms, outstanding dining facilities, an extensive extracurricular program, and a network of involved and caring dormitory faculty and parents create a nurturing environment.
- The Leadership Baylor Program was launched in 2005 and Bill Curry was hired the following year as the program’s Executive Director. In his role, Curry is responsible for working with faculty, staff, and students in developing and enhancing a program that has become a major part of the Baylor learning experience. The goal of the Leadership Baylor program is to reach out to all of our students and help them discover and develop their unique leadership skills.
- School accreditations: SACS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Stephanie Allen '92 - Visual Effects and Animation Executive, Deals include
- Arthur Golden '74 - Author, Memoirs of a Geisha
- William Duff '45 - FBI Counterintelligence Specialist and Author of
- Tene Hamilton Franklin '91 - Facilitator, Human Genome Project
- Thomas Jolly '73 - Editor, New York Times
- Sandlin Mattice, Jr. '72 - Federal Judge
- James Wheless '82 - Designer and Animator for George Lucas
- David Lowance '53 - Professor, Emory University, Transplant Specialist
- John Johnson '57 - Senior VP, Oceaneering International
- Laurel Creech '92 - Environmental Activist, Nashville Disc Jockey
- Profile last updated: 11/07/2011
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