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Saint James School
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  • Private, Boarding, Episcopal
  • HAGERSTOWN, MD
Episcopal School

Saint James School

  • grade A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Episcopal
  • 8-12
  • HAGERSTOWN, MD
  • Rating 4.23 out of 5  65 reviews

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A+
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B+
    4. College Prep
      grade A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B
    6. Sports
      grade B

    About

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Application Fee
    No data available  
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    No data available  

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $33,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $54,500
    Received Financial Aid
    69%
    Average Financial Aid
    $25,000

    From Saint James School

    Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding school with a smaller day student program for grades 8-12 located in western Maryland. From many backgrounds, faiths, and points of view, our students are broadly educated and deeply principled. They are self-confident, well spoken, and fearless in sharing their opinions and beliefs. They are well prepared for college and life. Kind and moral, our students are inspired to lead for good. The Saint James community is distinguished by an abiding mutual respect that impacts every aspect of life and learning. Here, every person is welcome, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. We invite you to learn more about the Saint James School community.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    90 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    22 responses

    MIT-certified FAB Lab

    academic spotlight

    The Saint James FAB Lab is dedicated to developing secondary school STEAM education. The SJS FAB Lab is MIT-certified, one of only a few at a secondary school in the country; most are at research institutes or colleges. The FAB Lab includes four 3D printers, a 60-watt laser cutter, vinyl cutter, desktop milling machine, and ShopBot CNC router.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Baccalaureate
      32%
    • Lessons and carols
      32%
    • School Plays, Sporting Events
      27%
    • None
      9%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    75%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Canada, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Viet Nam
    International Boarding Students
    29%

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    240
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responses

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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    44%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses
    22%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses

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