St. Stephen's Episcopal School
St. Stephen's is a pioneering coeducational day and boarding school in Austin, Texas, serving students in grades 6-12. We offer a distinctive college preparatory curriculum within a balanced program of academics, athletics, service learning and the arts. Our mission is to inspire a lasting love of learning and spirit of service so that each of our students lives a life of meaning and enriches the world.
Upcoming Events and News
- Spartans Design Rocket Payload for United Launch Alliance - 05/27/2021 - A group of Upper School students responded to a request for proposals from United Launch Alliance (ULA) to design a payload for a rocket, and the project was accepted. These ...more"Space Spartans" will conduct several experiments involving rocket payloads. hide
- 2021 Senior Novel Project Award Winners - 05/27/2021 - The St. Stephen`s English department faculty is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Senior Novel Project awards.
- Chinese Club Hosts Expert in U.S.-China Relations - 05/27/2021 - On April 28, the St. Stephen`s Chinese Club hosted special guest speaker John L. Holden, a business consultant with more than five decades of experience in U.S.-China relations.
- Middle School Theatre Presents “War of the Worlds” Radio Play - 05/27/2021 - Martians have landed in a field in New Jersey and are bent on destroying humanity! Will we survive the alien invasion? To find out, tune in for Middle School Theatre`s ...moretake on Orson Welles` infamous 1938 radio adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic "War of the Worlds," which caused widespread panic among listeners, who thought it was a real news broadcast. hide
- Students Participate in Field Research Station Project - 05/27/2021 - On Saturday, April 17, Director of Land Management Charlton Perry and Biology Instructor Dean Mohlman, along with his dog Major, led a group of student field researchers on an exploration ...moreof the school's habitat restoration area to analyze and work on erosion control. The goal of the project was to inhibit water runoff by building up soil content in the area. hide
- Soccer Academy Standout Makes Professional Debut - 05/27/2021 - In late September, Spartan senior Alexander Francois, who goes by A.J., made his official debut with the Austin Bold, a professional American soccer team. Francois entered the match in the ...more83rd minute and contributed to the team`s final goal of the game. Thanks to his assist, the Bold secured a 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City II and moved one step closer in their quest for the USL Championship. hide
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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 | 2020 School Data | St. Stephen's | 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 | 1950 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 374 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 684 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 32% | 25% |
| % International Students | 18% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 31% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1380 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1300 - 1475 | - |
| 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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 35 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $30 million | $23 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $65,970 (includes boarding supplement,facilities use fee and food) | $59,050 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,070 (includes facilities use fee and food) | $33,082 |
| Tuition international students | $68,895 | $53,848 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $40,491 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 25 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | 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 | 35 | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Acting, Advanced Algebra II, Advanced Art History, Advanced Biology II, Advanced Calculus AB, Advanced Calculus BC, Advanced Chemistry II, Advanced Computer Science, Advanced Creativing Writing, Advanced European History, Advanced Filmmaking, Advanced French V/VI and VII/VIII, Advanced Geometry, Advanced Independent Study in Mathematics, Advanced Latin V/VI and VII/VIII, Advanced Music Theory, Advanced Photography, Advanced Physics II, Advanced Precalculus, Advanced Spanish IV-VI and VII/VIII, Advanced Statistics, Advanced Theatre, Advanced Visual Studies, Art History, Astrophysics, Biomedical Technology, Chinese IV/V, Electronics and Robotics, Environmental Science, Geology, Independent Study in Advanced Mathematics, Multivariable Analysis, Principles of Engineering, Projects in Science and Technology, Social Science Seminars | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 23 | 16 |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, 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: 2016 - 2020 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Texas - Austin | 67 | |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | 15 | |
| University of California-Los Angeles | 15 | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 15 | |
| New York University | 14 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 13 | |
| University of Colorado-Boulder | 13 | |
| Rice University | 12 | |
| Trinity University | 10 | |
| Harvard | 8 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- St. Stephen's is a pioneering coeducational day and boarding school in Austin, Texas, serving students in grades 6-12. We offer a distinctive college preparatory curriculum within a balanced program of academics, athletics, service learning and the arts. Our mission is to inspire a lasting love of learning and spirit of service so that each of our students lives a life of meaning and enriches the world.Personalized LearningValue individual expression and intellectual freedomEncourage the pursuit of passions and participation in new learning experiencesFoster meaningful student-faculty relationshipsKnow your child as a unique individual inside and outside the classroomSupportive CommunityProvide a safe community where students can take risks, make mistakes and grow from experienceInspire student engagement and connection through a variety of programs on and off campusHonor the inherent dignity of every individual while cultivating a sense of belongingHealthy, Balanced LifestyleSupport students with a team of advisors, counselors, learning specialists and dorm parentsTeach life skills that are essential to success in college and beyondProvide opportunities for every student to shine through a balanced program of academics, athletics, fine arts and extracurricularsBecoming Global CitizensFoster a love of learning and spirit of serviceProduce leaders ready to improve the worldInstill a strong sense of self and commitment to othersCultivate self-sufficiency and independent thinkingProvide opportunities to interact with peers from other cultures and learn to see the world through their eyes
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School accreditations: Texas Education Agency, TABS, NAIS, ISAS, NAES, WBSA, Cum Laude Society
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