St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
- Challenge. Balance. Joy. St. Andrew`s-Sewanee School is a private, co-educational, Episcopal, boarding and day college preparatory school serving 250 students in grades 6-12. We CHALLENGE our students to fulfill their greatest potential while helping them to cultivate lives of BALANCE and JOY. CORE VALUESGood teaching inspires curiosity.
- Students deserve to have their individual needs met for both challenge and support.
- Depth has more value than breadth. Time outdoors is time well spent.
- Authentic narrative assessments are more useful than grades and standardized test scores.
- God calls us to be actively compassionate and to value what makes one another unique.
- The future will belong to creative, lifelong learners. POINTS OF PRIDENew members of our community quickly feel welcome and valued.
- Our intellectually, socially, and economically diverse student body blends well.
- We enjoy the educational, recreational, and creative opportunities provided by our beautiful campus.
- Our relationship with the University of the South provides extraordinary opportunities for our students.
- We foster a healthy balance between work and play. Our students are encouraged to formulate their own values and beliefs.
- Students find enduring mentors among our faculty and staff. Our graduates thrive in advanced college coursework, self-advocacy, and written communication.
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- Tulane University While at Sewanee, I spent the majority of my free time hiking with my friends, planning new community service opportunities with my peers, and getting to know myself. This school is like no other in. . .
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill I was a four-year boarding student at SAS and I can't easily express how grateful I am for what I learned and how much I grew during my time there. I will certainly say that. . .
- Davidson College 1)Each student has individual attention with their teachers and guidance counselors and 2)The weekends always full of activities1)The St. Andrew's-Sewanee School community was like a big family. I came from a high school in. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | St. Andrew's-Sewanee | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1868 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 550 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 250 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 12% | 21% |
| % International Students | 16% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 33% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 132 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $19.5 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,500 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,700 (Middle School Day $19,100) | $30,550 |
| Tuition international students | $51,900 | $48,850 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $41,500 | $40,300 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 48% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $17,499 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Derek Perkins | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Anna Palmer | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 132 | 17 |
| Courses | Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Calculus, Enrollment at University of the South | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 37 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Anime, Art Club, Athletic Trainer, Barbell, Christian Athletes, Climbing, Cum Laude, ECO-SAS, Farming, Fashion, Gender & Sexualities Awareness (GSA), Global & Local Outreach, Great Discussions, History Club, House Program Leadership, Literary Magazine, Magic Club, Math Club, Mind-Body-Exercise, Music Lessons, Outdoor Adventure, Outreach, Proctors, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Robotics Club, Student Vestry, Theatre, Videography, Write Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Honor Council, K-Pop Dance Club, Landscape Painting, Radio Station, Scouting Recreational Athletic Programs: International Club, Strength and Conditioning | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2013 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| The University of the South | 27 | |
| Tennessee Technological University | 7 | |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 7 | |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | 6 | |
| Agnes Scott College | 4 | |
| Purdue University | 4 | |
| University of Tennessee, Chattanooga | 4 | |
| Hampshire College | 3 | |
| University of Washington | 3 | |
| Wellesley College | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Parents praise SAS for the enthusiasm of the faculty, staff, and administration and the complete dedication to challenging their students to seek academic and personal success. Students love SAS because of the respect they receive from all members of the campus community, the lack of cliques, and the opportunities to "get off the bench" and participate in a wide variety of academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities.
- Better than AP - Eligible students take courses for college credit at the University of the South, one of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the U.S. Grounded in the traditions of the Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's-Sewanee welcomes students of all traditions and celebrates diversity of faith and thought while encouraging students to search for a deeper understanding of life, purpose and service.
- The School's Outdoor Adventure Program, Farm, Winterim, and Visiting Artists' Program are just a few of the innovative programs that provide added value, excitement, and experience outside of the traditional classroom.
- LD types supported: Learning Resources Center provides support.
- St. Andrew's-Sewanee School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Agee - Pulitzer-prize winning writer
- Kix Brooks '73 - Grammy-award winning singer, host of American Country Countdown
- Elisabeth Rohm '91 - Television and movie actress
- Robert Temple '61 - Author and documentary film maker
- Dr. George P. Garrett, Jr. '46 - Poet Laureate of Virginia
- Stephen Alvarez '83 - National Geographic Photographer
- Sean Bridgers '86 - Television and movie actor
- Eban Goodstein '78 - Economist, author, and environmental educator
- Mike deGruy '69 - Documentary Film Maker
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