St. Stephen's Episcopal School
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School is a nationally recognized boarding and day school providing exceptional academic opportunity in an inclusive, accepting community.Our 370 acre campus with wide open spaces, breathtaking views and excellent facilities attracts a distinguished, dedicated, and accessible faculty who are passionate about their subjects.
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- WWU St. Stephen's offers small class sizes, enthusiastic teachers, and a diverse group of students- all surrounded by a beautiful camps with miles of hiking and biking trails on site. . .
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | St. Stephen's | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12 | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1949 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 370 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 694 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 23% |
| % International Students | 15% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 35% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1370 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 30 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $63,340 (includes facilities, books, food, dormitory) | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,850 (includes facilities, books, food) | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $66,150 | $50,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 19% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $30,693 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 25 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Lawrence Sampleton | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Martha Black | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Acting, Advanced Algebra II, Advanced Biology II, Advanced Calculus AB, Advanced Calculus BC, Advanced Chemistry II, Advanced European History, Advanced Geometry, Advanced Independent Study in Mathematics, Advanced Photography, Advanced Physics II, Advanced Precalculus, Advanced Statistics, Advanced Visual Studies, Art History, Chinese IV, French VI, Latin V, VI, Spanish VI | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 16 |
| Sports | Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 50 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Book Club, Breakthrough Mentors, CEDEN-ABC, Chapel Leadership, Chinese Culture Club, Classics Club, Coding Club, DCWP, Debate Team, Defining Feminism, Engineering Club, Entrepreneur Club, FACES, Foreign Film Club, GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), Improv Club, International Cooking Club, International Development (Elevate), Japan Club, Key Society, Literary Proteus, Literary Society, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, Peer Tutoring Program, Perspectives (Social Justice), Political Group, Public Speaking, Quiz Bowl, Recycling Club, Service Learning Steering Committee, Societe Francaise, Spanish Culture Club, Spartan Army, Spartan Support, Spartan Tech, St. Stephen’s Medical Society, Student Government, The Bell (newspaper), Theater Council, Unapologetic, West Texas Project Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Audio Proteus, Photography Club, Photoshop Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Dorm Council, Water Polo Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2013 - 2017 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Texas - Austin | 53 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 23 | |
| Texas A&M University | 18 | |
| Rice University | 17 | |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | 15 | |
| University of Southern California | 10 | |
| The University of Texas, Austin | 9 | |
| The University of Texas, San Antonio | 9 | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 9 | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 9 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School, a coeducational boarding-and-day school of the Diocese of Texas, is a caring, diverse community, inclusive of all faiths and grounded in the Christian tradition, that nurtures moral growth and values the potential and dignity of every human being. We challenge motivated students to live intelligently, creatively, and humanely as contributing member of society. We develop the whole person by providing rigorous academic preparation, stimulating physical activities, and rich opportunities in the fine arts.
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School accreditations: Texas Education Agency, TABS, NAIS, ISAS, NAES, WBSA, Cum Laude Society
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