St. Georges Independent School
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. ...
School Overview:
St. Georges Independent School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) European Council for International Schools Other school association(s) Institute for Independent Education |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Badminton | Ballet | ||
| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Boxing | Cheering | ||
| Climbing | Cross Country | ||
| Cycling | Dance | ||
| Equestrian | Figure Skating | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Gymnastics | Kayaking | ||
| Lacrosse | Mountain Biking | ||
| Mountaineering | Paddle Tennis | ||
| Rock Climbing | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Band | ||
| Chess | Cooking | ||
| Investment Club | Literary Magazine | ||
| Model United Nations | National Honor Society | ||
| Newspaper | Pep Club | ||
| Photography Club | Student Council | ||
| Style Club | Unicycling | ||
| Yearbook | Youth 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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (38017) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
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