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San Marcos Baptist Academy
2801 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666 - View a map of this school Map tel: 1-800-428-5120
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San Marcos Baptist Academy in San Marcos, TX, is a coeducational, college preparatory school that boards boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. Day students are enrolled in grades 7 through 12. The mission of San Marcos Baptist Academy is to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values.


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San Marcos Baptist Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Baptist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1907 1899
Campus Size 220 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 260 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 16%
Percent International Students 29% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 72%
Average SAT Score 1592 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 21 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $5 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $23,815 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $7,473 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 28% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 6,100 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 85% 60%
Director of Admissions Jeffrey D. Baergen
Associate Director of Admissions Harold Smith
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Intramural Sports National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society Orienteering
Theatrical ProductionsAn Extensive 4-H Program
ArcheryJazz Band
Newspaper StaffStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilYearbook Staff
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Texas State University
7
Baylor University
6
Texas A&M University
4
Texas Luthreran University
4
University of Houston
4
Stephen F. Austin University
3
University of Iowa
2
University of Texas
2
West Texas A&M University
2
Harvard University
1
School Notes:
  • Quality Academics With Low Teacher-Student Ratio
  • AP Honors Curriculum
  • Seven Dual Credit College Courses
  • Learning Skills Program For Students With Mild To Moderate Learning Differences
  • English As A Second Language Program
  • Structured Environment
  • Leadership, Education And Development (LEAD) Program
  • LD types supported: Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: Approved or accredited by Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Texas Education Agency, The Association of Boarding Schools, Texas Department of Education
  • Profile last updated: 11/01/2007
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