20955 West Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257 - 
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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.
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TMI -The Episcopal
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 90 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 428 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 28% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 12% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1800 | * 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 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,225 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,465 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $40,425 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $34,325 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 19% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,800 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov. 14 / Jan. 15 / 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: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Marksmanship | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Baylor University | 8 | |
| Vanderbilt | 3 | |
| Stanford University | 2 | |
| Boston University | 1 | |
| Columbia University | 1 | |
| Harvard | 1 | |
| Notre Dame | 1 | |
| US Air Force Academy | 1 | |
| Westpoint | 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/alumnae:
- 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: 01/27/2011
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