St. Andrew's Academy
St. Andrew's Academy is a small and classical boarding/day school in the mountains of Northern California; a college prep community of everyday students living and working and playing and praying together. St. Andrew's trains tomorrow's leaders in truth, goodness, and beauty, preparing them for a challenging and bright future.
Who might be interested in being a St. Andrew's Student? 1) Anyone who wants the attention a small school can give; 2) Anyone willing to improve their work, play, hopes, and skills; 3) Anyone wanting to prepare for their life's calling and further education with academic excellence, virtuous character, and active mentoring.
A classical education (the historic norm of the western world) is available to all who are willing to work for it! Giftednes is wonderful, but accompanied by discipline, diligence, honor, respect, and the arts, it flourishes for a lifetime!.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 5-12, PG
- Students: 16 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $39,600
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $13,000
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- St. Andrew's Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship - 04/06/2022St. Andrew`s Academy in Chester is pleased to announce that Abigail Bartel has been selected as a Witherspoon Scholar at Providence Christian College located in Pasadena.
- EDUCATION & ENCHANTMENT Recovering the Lost Love of Learning - 03/31/2022Students tend to be bored in school today. Enchanting students' minds and imagination helps them recover a love for learning!
- Setting a Child Up For Success - 08/15/2015The aim of parenting is not to prolong childhood, but to encourage maturity.
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St. Andrew’s Academy is home to one of the best communities I have had the privilege to be a part of. It’s a micro-school, so everyone is very close. They have become a second family. . .
The motto of St Andrews Academy is “oratio, studium, labor” which translates to “prayer, study, work.” The school combines these three with the daily office before and after the school day, a rigorous liberal arts. . .
The small, close-knit community of students, teachers, and staff members bring a new level to education. I felt extremely comfortable with engaging my teachers in conversation, asking questions, and reaching out for help. Though the. . .
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Top Rankings
St. Andrew's Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Affordability
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1999
1907
Student Body
Enrollment
16 students
300 students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
% International Students
10%
20%
% Students Boarding
20%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
40%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$39,600
(Includes books & fees; not major travel)
(Includes books & fees; not major travel)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$13,000
$33,250
Tuition international students
$46,300
$54,500
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Director of Admissions
Mikala Jensen
Associate Director of Admissions
Father Brian Foos
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
Courses
Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Classical Rhetoric, Great Books History--Ancient, Great Books History--Early Modern, Great Books History--Medieval, Great Books History--Modern, Great Books Literature--Anglo-Saxon Poetry & Beowulf; Medieval Romance, Great Books Literature--Classical Greek & Roman, Great Books Literature--Shakespeare & Renaissance Lit., Great Books Literature--The Modern Era, Philosophy--Classical, Philosophy--Contemporary Philosophical Issues, Philosophy--Intro. to Philosophy, Senior Thesis
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
1
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
8
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
"Foodies" Club, Instrumental Practice
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Travel
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing, Snow Skiing/Snowboarding, Water Sports
"Foodies" Club, Instrumental Practice
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Travel
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing, Snow Skiing/Snowboarding, Water Sports
College Matriculation
Year: 2003 - 2017
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Hillsdale College
4
California State Universities
3
Grove City College
1
Moody Bible Institute
1
New St. Andrew's College
1
Simpson University
1
Templeton Honors College, Eastern University
1
University of Dallas
1
Villanova University
1
School Notes
- "Despite its small size and modest appointments, at St. Andrew`s Academy the three goals of an excellent school-spiritual formation, character development, and intellectual preparation-are given serious attention. It is the antidote to most of the weaknesses affecting education in America. I have confidence that this is a community with its philosophy and priorities straight. I don`t know of a school in the world that`s doing what they`re doing." David John Seel, PhD
- All regular classes at St. Andrew's Academy are honors level classes, and students are trained in formal logic, rhetoric, Latin, Greek, and a great books curriculum for History and Literature.
- "Attending St. Andrew`s was the single most formative experience of my teenage years, and the time I spent there continues to enrich and direct my life years later as I do graduate level study and teach at a school similar to St. Andrew's. St. Andrew`s taught me above all things self-discipline and respect. My teachers always treated me like an adult. They always respected my ideas, even when I disagreed with them; they taught me how to be a student, how to teach myself for the rest of my life. I`m thankful for the vision of responsible and thoughtful maturity my teachers gave me."Serena HoweSt. Andrew`s Academy AlumnaHillsdale College AlumnaGraduate Student at University of Dallas
- The St. Andrew`s Academy Choir has toured all over America, and performed in Canada, Italy, Britain, and most recently in Germany.
- "Studying at St. Andrew`s Academy provided me with a foundational education unlike any other available to me. The emphasis there on a classical education has helped me to stand out amongst my peers. St. Andrew`s academy not only prepared me for college, it also prepared me for a mature life away from home. The atmosphere promotes professionalism as well as creativity. St. Andrew`s faculty did not simply fill my head with facts so that I could pass a standardized test; they taught me how to think on my own, and gave me a moral framework." Joseph A. SalvatoreSt. Andrew`s Academy AlumnusVillanova University AlumnusUS Naval Officer
- St. Andrew's Academy's Travel Program brings high school students overseas at least once every three years. Past trips have included England, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy and Germany.
- "I am a proud St. Andrew`s Academy graduate. From the first day I entered the school in 2001, I was taught how to work hard, manage my time wisely, study effectively, and present myself in many different situations. St. Andrew`s was more than just an education, it was a life-changing experience. Eight years have passed since I graduated, and I am still close with my fellow graduates and teachers. These relationships helped me become who I am today, have helped me grow from a child to a successful future doctor." Sarah Waterman, MDSt. Andrew`s Academy AlumnaCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay AlumnaCreighton University School of Medicine Alumna
- St. Andrew's is a safe environment in an area with a very low crime rate. The idyllic setting has four seasons recreational activities available, including biking, snow-and water-skiing, snowboarding, sailing, swimming, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, and mountain-climbing.
- St. Andrew's graduates have attracted the attention of many excellent colleges and universities, including Davidson College, the U.S. Naval Academy, Hillsdale College, the College of William and Mary, Villanova University, Drexel University, Gordon College, Seattle University, Thomas More College, the University of California and CSU schools, and the University of Chicago.
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