Saint James School

17641 College Road, Saint James, MD, 21781-0217 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The mission of Saint James School is to prepare young men and women for academic success in college, and to challenge and inspire them to be leaders for good in the world. We seek to do this within a small and familial residential community which values the moral and spiritual development of our students. A student's character is of fundamental importance at Saint James School, and because of this, the school strives to foster a strong sense of personal and group responsibility and a high standard of honor in each student. The Honor Code (a pledge to not lie, cheat, or steal) expects each student to respect other people and their property. ...

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Saint James School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Institute for Independent Education
National Independent Private Schools Association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Year Founded 1842
County Washington County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 228 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 35%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 26 students
Grade 9 - 46 students
Grade 10 - 57 students
Grade 11 - 43 students
Grade 12 - 56 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 65%
Average Class Size 11
Number of AP Courses 14
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
United States HistoryStudio Art
SpanishPhysics B
LiteratureLatin
GovernmentFrench
European HistoryChemistry
Calculus BCCalculus AB
Biology 
Average SAT score 1990
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Blazer and slacks for boys; blazer and skirt or slacks for girls)
This School
(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $33,200
Tuition Notes Tuition room and board $33,200; day tuition $21,800; books not included.
% on Financial Aid 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,500
Acceptance Rate 50%
Head of School Rev. Dr. D. Stuart Dunnan
Admissions Director Lawrence Jensen
Admissions Associate Karla McNamee
Sport
Total Sports Offered 12
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volley BallWrestling

School Notes:

  • The mission of Saint James School is to prepare young men and women for academic success in college, and to challenge and inspire them to be leaders for good in the world. We seek to do this within a small and familial residential community which values the moral and spiritual development of our students. A student's character is of fundamental importance at Saint James School, and because of this, the school strives to foster a strong sense of personal and group responsibility and a high standard of honor in each student. The Honor Code (a pledge to not lie, cheat, or steal) expects each student to respect other people and their property.
  • Profile last updated: 08/26/2008

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About This Zipcode (21781)
School Zip (21781)
(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 32%
Population Average Age n/a 36 years old
Average Household size n/a 2.5 persons
Median Household Income n/a $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 40 years old
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Zipcode (21781)


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