San Marcos Baptist Academy

2801 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX, 78666-0786 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Located 45 miles northeast of San Antonio and 30 miles south of Austin, San Marcos Baptist Academy is a coeducational college-preparatory school with a boarding and day program for boys and girls in grades 7–12. Our mission is to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values. Founded in 1907, San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. The Academy seeks to provide for the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development of each student. The highly structured residential life program provides dormitory supervision in a 1:12 staff-to-student ratio. A school-wide program for Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) offers training in key life skills and includes a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit. SMBA seeks to meet each student's individual needs. Although the primary emphasis is college preparation, the curriculum provides assistance for students needing academic reinforcement in basic subjects or specialized instruction for learning differences. The Learning Skills Program, staffed by full-time learning specialists, provides individual assistance for students with documented mild to moderate learning differences. Opportunities exist for more advanced students to take more than 30 hours of dual-credit college courses. The Academy's English as a Second Language program helps assimilate international students from 16 different countries. Rounding out the academic program are fine arts opportunities in visual arts, music and theater, vocal ensembles, and a concert/marching and a jazz band. With a full complement of sports and student activities offered, the Academy is a wonderful place for young people to grow and mature as they prepare for college and life afterward....

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School Overview:

 
San Marcos Baptist Academy
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD
Year Founded 1907
County Hays County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 272 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color 33% 36%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 24 students
Grade 8 - 31 students
Grade 9 - 51 students
Grade 10 - 49 students
Grade 11 - 55 students
Grade 12 - 62 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 6
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
World History APEnglish IV AP
English III APCalculus BC
Calculus ABAP Computer Science
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants, polo shirts, plaid skirts)
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 182 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $25,511
Tuition Notes Day tuition is 7996
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,500
Acceptance Rate 75%
Head of School Dr. John Garrison
Admissions Director Mr. Jeff Baergen
Admissions Associate Mr. Snuffy Smith
Sport
Total Sports Offered 18
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
EquestrianFlag Football
FootballGolf
RiflerySoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8
 
Extracurriculars
4-HBoy Scouts
IntramuralsJROTC
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Student CouncilStudent Senate

School Notes:

  • Located 45 miles northeast of San Antonio and 30 miles south of Austin, San Marcos Baptist Academy is a coeducational college-preparatory school with a boarding and day program for boys and girls in grades 7–12. Our mission is to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values. Founded in 1907, San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. The Academy seeks to provide for the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development of each student. The highly structured residential life program provides dormitory supervision in a 1:12 staff-to-student ratio. A school-wide program for Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) offers training in key life skills and includes a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit. SMBA seeks to meet each student's individual needs. Although the primary emphasis is college preparation, the curriculum provides assistance for students needing academic reinforcement in basic subjects or specialized instruction for learning differences. The Learning Skills Program, staffed by full-time learning specialists, provides individual assistance for students with documented mild to moderate learning differences. Opportunities exist for more advanced students to take more than 30 hours of dual-credit college courses. The Academy's English as a Second Language program helps assimilate international students from 16 different countries. Rounding out the academic program are fine arts opportunities in visual arts, music and theater, vocal ensembles, and a concert/marching and a jazz band. With a full complement of sports and student activities offered, the Academy is a wonderful place for young people to grow and mature as they prepare for college and life afterward.
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

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School Zip (78666)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 51,452 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 23%
Population Average Age 24 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $31,341 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 33 years old
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