St. Georges Independent School

1880 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville, TN, 38017-0381 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

St. George's Independent School is a coeducational school of excellence preparing students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution through dedication to high academic achievement and the development of moral character reinforced by Judeo-Christian values. ...

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School Overview:

 
St. Georges Independent School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
European Council for International Schools
Other school association(s)
Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1959
County Shelby County, TN
Student Body
Total Students 1155 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color 21% 14%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 65 students
Kind - 65 students
Grade 1 - 65 students
Grade 2 - 65 students
Grade 3 - 65 students
Grade 4 - 65 students
Grade 5 - 65 students
Grade 6 - 100 students
Grade 7 - 100 students
Grade 8 - 100 students
Grade 9 - 100 students
Grade 10 - 100 students
Grade 11 - 100 students
Grade 12 - 100 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 115 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 90%
Average Class Size 17
Number of AP Courses 14
This School
(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,000
Tuition Notes Tuition varies per grade level.
% on Financial Aid 12%
Head of School William Taylor
Admissions Director Julie M Loftin
Admissions Associate Ginny Henderson
Sport
Total Sports Offered 30
 
Sports
BadmintonBallet
BaseballBasketball
BoxingCheering
ClimbingCross Country
CyclingDance
EquestrianFigure Skating
FootballGolf
GymnasticsKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
MountaineeringPaddle Tennis
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 16
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubBand
ChessCooking
Investment ClubLiterary Magazine
Model United NationsNational Honor Society
NewspaperPep Club
Photography ClubStudent Council
Style ClubUnicycling
YearbookYouth and Government

School Notes:

  • St. George's is a community of learners who believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. It is a place to find not only knowledge, but also the skills necessary for this lifetime of learning. St. George's believes in a holistic approach to education. Thus in preparing students for high academic challenges, it is a place where one also finds an emphasis on spiritual, physical, and social development. It is a place where mind, body, and spirit grow as one. St. George's highly esteems truth and honor. An honor code supports an environment where compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, perseverance, work, and faith thrive. St. George's values the development of individual character. Thus, it is a place for exploration and learning about others and oneself. St. George's believes in fostering positive relationships between girls and boys, women and men. We value the coeducational nature of our school and provide ample opportunities for both male and female students, faculty, and administrators to excel. St. George's believes that students have multiple talents and abilities. It is a place where students' unique gifts are recognized and nurtured and doors are opened to diverse fields of expression, creativity, and appreciation through a curriculum of core subject areas and varied co-curricular programs. As a school founded in the Episcopal tradition, St. George's welcomes and respects all religious, racial, national, and ethnic backgrounds. It is a place that acknowledges the dignity of each child. St. George's believes in the mutual support of home, school, and community in the development of young women and men. St. George's endeavors to create and provide collaborative opportunities to enrich the educational development of its students and its own role as a part of the greater community. Likewise, civic service is a prominent element of our educational program. St. George's also believes it must take a leadership role in the conservation of environmental resources. As good stewards of these resources, St. George's will uphold the principles of sustainable design and continue its history of environmental education to promote these values within its student body. St. George's believes in preparing young women and men to seize their futures with confidence and passion as they go forward to make meaningful contributions to our community and the world.
  • Profile last updated: 02/29/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (38017)
School Zip (38017)
(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 35,993 people 5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 45% 18%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $79,259 $40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.2 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 17 years old 37 years old
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Zipcode (38017)


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