San Marcos Academy
- San Marcos Academy is a coeducational, Christian boarding for 6th through 12th-grade students, located in the beautiful Texas hill country. We also accept day students in grades K-12.
- In addition to our tradition 7-day boarding program, we also offer a 5-day program for families who live within a 70-mile radius of our campus.
- The Academy offers a college preparatory curriculum, featuring leadership training; a strong fine arts department; a Learning Skills program for a student with mild to moderate learning differences; and an English as a Second Language program for international students.
- Our mission at San Marcos Academy is to educate young men and women in a nurturing community based upon Christian values.
- The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
- Small classes (with an average of 12 students) and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 provide a strong learning environment and individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Structure, discipline and nurturing supervision, including required study halls, are provided in the girls and boys dormitories.
- Ninety-five percent or more of our graduates move immediately into post-secondary education at schools throughout the country.
- Founded in 1907, the Academy is rich in tradition and is a vital part of the local community.
- The school offers a rolling enrollment. The school offers a 5-day boarding program for Texas residents living within a 70-mile radius of the SMA campus. San Marcos Academy is affiliated with Texas Baptists.
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| Definition of Terms 2019 School Data | San Marcos Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 6-12 | 5-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | K-12 | Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 220 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 260 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 22% |
| % International Students | 34% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 56% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * 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 (khaki pants, plaid skirt, polo shirts) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $6 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $34,340 (*Pay in full amount ) | $56,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $25,907 | $41,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 (Need based) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Corey Boyer | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mattie Howard | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 17 |
| Courses | College English 1301, College English 1302, College History 1301, College History 1302, College Math 1310 (Algebra), College Math 1311 (Trigonometry), College Math 1420 (Calculus I), College Math 1421 (Calculus II), Environmental Science AP, Human Geography AP, Macro Economics AP, Micro Economics AP | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Orienteering, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Fashion Arts Club, Green Fashion Show, International Student Club, JROTC, Junior State of America, Music Ministries, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Winter Emergency Care, Yearbook Staff Arts and Music Programs: International Thespians, Math Peer Tutor, Vocal and Instrumental Individual Instruction Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2013 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Texas State University | 9 | |
| Texas Tech | 5 | |
| University of Texas @ Austin | 5 | |
| Penn State | 4 | |
| Tarleton State | 4 | |
| Drexel University | 3 | |
| Indiana University | 3 | |
| Michigan State | 3 | |
| Syracuse | 2 | |
| University of Illinois | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Quality Academics With Low Teacher-Student Ratio
- Honors Curriculum
- Dual Credit College Courses
- Accommodated Learning Program (ALP) For Students With Mild To Moderate Learning Differences
- English As A Second Language Program
- Structured Environment
- LD types supported: Mild to Moderate Learning Differences such as Dyslexia or ADHD
- San Marcos Academy 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
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