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TMI -The Episcopal School of Texas
20955 West Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 2106987171

TMI The Episcopal School of Texas is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored college preparatory school in the Southwest United States. Founded in 1893,the school's mission is embodied in its core values of moral integrity, scholastic aptitude, spiritual maturity and well roundedness. TMI offers co-educational opportunities for students in grades 6-12, an optional Corps of Cadets, and a 5 or 7 day Residential Life program for boarding students grades 9-12.
  • The 63 seniors from the Class of 2009 at TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas earned over $6.3 million dollars in scholarship offers. We are proud of our graduates!
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 8-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1893 1900
Campus Size 90 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 404 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 28% 18%
Percent International Students 10% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 12% 70%
Average SAT Score 1280 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,495 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,995 $22,560
Tuition international students $39,445 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $32,395 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 17% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,800 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Nov. 15 / Jan. 16 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Brenda Klaftenegger
Associate Director of Admissions Aaron Hawkins
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Drill TeamFootball
GolfLacrosse
MarksmanshipRiflery
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007-2008
Baylor University
8
Vanderbilt
3
Harvard
2
Stanford University
2
Boston University
1
Notre Dame
1
Oxford College at Emory University
1
US Air Force Academy
1
US Naval Academy
1
Yale
1
School Notes:
  • Spirituality - Academics - Athletics - Military
  • TMI educates students in grades 6-12
  • Co-educational
    • Young men and women are encouraged to develop a love of learning
  • Optional Corp of Cadets
    • One of the most highly ranked JROTC programs in the country. Honor Unit with Distinction
  • Daily Chapel
  • 5-Day and 7-Day Residential Life Program
  • 12 Upper School Sports
  • 9 Middle School Sports
  • Fine Arts Program
  • College Counselor
  • Advisory program for all students
  • School accreditations: TMI is fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). The school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES) as well as the Association of
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • General Douglas MacArthur - 1897
    • Julian Onderdonk - 1900 Father of Texas Painting
    • Frank A. Juhan - 1906 Bishop/Football Hall of Fame
    • Rafaelo Diaz - 1912 Metropolitan Opera Star
    • Edgar Tobin - 1914 World War I Ace
    • Ross Youngs - 1916 Baseball Hall of Fame
    • Tom C. Forst, Jr. - 1946 Frost Bank Chairman
    • Dan Blocker - 1946 TV Star(Bonanza)
    • Lewis Sorley III - 1951 Pulitzer Prize Nominee
    • Lamar Smith - 1965 US Congressman
  • Profile last updated: 10/05/2009
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