St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

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Tel: (931)598-5651
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
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St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #1 - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the House Cup Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #2 - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #3 - Small classes led by talented and dedicated teachers make learning exciting and personal at St. Andrew's-Sewanee. More than half your teachers have advanced degrees and close to half live on campus. Students looking for an additional challenge can take classes for free and for college credit at the nearby University of the South.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #4 - With close to 40 teams and afterschool programs, at St. Andrew's-Sewanee no one is left sitting on the bench. In addition to the usual athletic offerings, SAS offers Outdoor Adventure, a Mind-Body-Exercise program, varsity Mountain Biking, and a competitive climbing team.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #5 - At St. Andrew's-Sewanee leadership means starting your own activities and organizations, not just filling someone else's shoes. In addition to serving as proctors and admissions ambassadors, students operate their own radio station, organize service opportunities, design clothing, and grow food for the dining hall. What would you like to do?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #6 - SAS students excel at the creative arts and are regularly accepted to top-flight art schools across the country. The SAS Gallery welcomes professional artists throughout the year for exhibitions and student workshops and McCrory Hall hosts professional actors and musicians. In the summers, SAS is home to Shakerag Workshops, a nationally-recognized art program for adults.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #7 - We know boarding school can never be quite the same as home but small residential houses help to make life a bit cozier. Just 12-15 students share each house with a faculty family and are supervised by three houseparents who are there to lend a hand with homework or help you to navigate a difficult social situation.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #8 - Sewanee is a small town that's big on education. Thanks to a special relationship with the University of the South, students at St. Andrew's-Sewanee enjoy the opportunity to take college courses for free, attend dozens of concerts and lectures each year, and have access to a research library. Sewanee's downtown offers coffee houses, restaurants, and gift shops.
  • 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. You belong here!

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  • Class of 2018
    5 Stars  
    University of Richmond
     A school's culture is one of the most important feature of a learning environment and SAS's culture is kind, supportive, and encouraging. It's small enough to be personal and yet has enough space to create. . .

  • Class of 2010
    5 Stars  
    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. . .

  • Class of 2008
    5 Stars  
    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. . .
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Definition of Terms
 | 2019 School Data
St. Andrew's-SewaneeBoarding School Avg.
School FocusCollege PrepCollege Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)8-127-12
Grades Offered (Day)6-127-12
School TypeCo-edCo-ed
ADD/ADHD SupportYesYes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)YesYes
Religious AffiliationEpiscopalNon-denominational
Year Founded18681909
Campus Size550 acres104 acres

Student Body

Enrollment250 students315 students
% Students of Color
12%
23%
% International Students
10%
20%
% Students Boarding
35%
69%
Average SAT Scoren/a* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score25*National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad YearNoNo

Academics and Faculty

Saturday ClassesNoNo
Classroom Dress CodeCasualCasual
Average Class Size15 students12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio1:71:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered13218
ESL Courses OfferedYesYes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
56%
70%
Summer Program OfferedYesYes
Summer Program DetailsLink to Summer Program Details

Finances

Endowment Size$18.5 million$20 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)		$50,400$57,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)		$20,500
(Middle School Day $19,900)		$31,250
Tuition international students$54,500$50,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)		$43,200$41,300
% Students on Financial Aid
51%
37%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant$15,755$25,000
Merit Scholarships OfferedYesNo

Admission

Application DeadlineFeb. 15 / rollingJan. 15
Accepts Standardized ApplicationYesNo
SSAT RequiredNoYes
Acceptance Rate
83%
57%
Director of AdmissionsDerek Perkins
Associate Director of AdmissionsAnna Palmer

Course Listings

List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered13218
CoursesAdvanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Calculus, Enrollment at University of the South

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered1315
SportsBasketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations4423
ExtracurricularsClub or Organization:
Airsoft Club, Archery Club, Art Club, Athletic Trainer, Breakfast (Health) Club, Chinese Culture Club, Cum Laude, Cycling Club, Debate Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, ECO-SAS, Ethics Bowl, Farming, Gender & Sexualities Awareness, House Leadership, Interact Club, International Club, International Student Mentors, K-Pop Dance Club, Literary Magazine, Magic Club, Math Club, Outreach, Proctors, Public Speaking Club, Radio Station, Robotics Club, Scouting, Student Vestry, Tea Club, Videography, Write Club, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Global & Local Outreach, Guitar Ensemble, History Club, Honor Council, Theatre, Upper School Vocal Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Team, Great Discussions, Outdoor Adventure, Skateboarding Club, Strength and Conditioning

College Matriculation

Year: 2015 - 201910 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
The University of the South28
Tennessee Technological University7
University of Tennessee, Knoxville7
The University of Alabama in Huntsville6
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga6
Motlow State Community College4
Purdue University4
Warren Wilson College4
East Tennessee State University3
University of Washington3
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
    • Rachel Bonds '01 - Playwright
    • 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
    • Brian Jordan Alvarez '05 - Actor, Writer, Filmmaker

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