St. Johnsbury Academy
School Notes Overview:
This is the mission of St. Johnsbury Academy, a diverse, comprehensive, and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young people, and our commitment to academic excellence. Our aim is to teach good character by modeling and fostering compassion, respect, responsibility, and integrity; to foster a love for learning by challenging individuals to pursue knowledge, creativity, and intellectual self-reliance; and to encourage each individual to understand his or her relationships, rights, and responsibilities within a community that is itself part of the larger world. ...
School Overview:
St. Johnsbury Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | ADD, ADHD | ||
| Year Founded | 1842 | ||
| County | Caledonia County, VT | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 971 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 16% | 8% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 219 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 238 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 253 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 261 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 113 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 77% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 21 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| United States History | United States Government and Politics | ||
| Studio Art: Drawing | Statistics | ||
| Spanish Language | Psychology | ||
| Physics C: Mechanics | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Physics B | Music Theory | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture | French Language | ||
| European History | Environmental Science | ||
| English Literature and Composition | English Language and Composition | ||
| Computer Science A: JAVA | Chemistry | ||
| Calculus BC | Calculus AB | ||
| Biology | |||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (no jeans, ties for boys, dress shirts) |
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This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,990 | ||
| Head of School | Thomas Lovett | ||
| Admissions Director | Mary Ann Gessner | ||
| Admissions Associate | Elaina Hegarty | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 24 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Badminton | ||
| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Field Hockey | Football | ||
| Golf | Gymnastics | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Mountain Biking | Nordic Skiing | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | ||
| Winter Track | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 50 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| "The Student" Newspaper | AALF - Alternative Activities, Leadership, Fun | ||
| Academy Band | Academy Chorus | ||
| Academy Theatre | Art Club | ||
| Audio Visual Club | Badminton Club | ||
| Bowling Club | CSRC - Community Service Resource Center | ||
| Car Club | Chess Club | ||
| Chinese Club | Community of Concern | ||
| Creative Writing Club | Cricket Club | ||
| Dance Club | Dynamic Youth Mentors | ||
| Empowered Club | Environmental Club | ||
| FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America | Fashion Club | ||
| French Club | Geek Alliance | ||
| German Club | Highland Bagpipe Club | ||
| Human Rights Alliance | Intaglio Society | ||
| Japan Club | Knitting Club | ||
| Lyceum - Book Club | Math League | ||
| Model United Nations | National Honor Society | ||
| Outing Club | Photographic Society | ||
| Pottery Guild | Recycling Club | ||
| Rock Club | STeM Club | ||
| Scholars Bowl | Science Club | ||
| Sketch Club | String Ensemble | ||
| Student Government | Tennis Club | ||
| The Lamp (Yearbook) | VTLSP - Vermont Teen Leadership Program | ||
| Woodworking Club | Yoga Club | ||
School Notes:
- This is the mission of St. Johnsbury Academy, a diverse, comprehensive, and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young people, and our commitment to academic excellence. Our aim is to teach good character by modeling and fostering compassion, respect, responsibility, and integrity; to foster a love for learning by challenging individuals to pursue knowledge, creativity, and intellectual self-reliance; and to encourage each individual to understand his or her relationships, rights, and responsibilities within a community that is itself part of the larger world.
- Profile last updated: 01/26/2009
In the News:
- Vermont soldier recalled as a protector (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
posted on September 1, 2009 at 07:08:24 am
SAINT JOHNSBURY — A Vermont soldier killed in Iraq chose military service as a way to further a childhood desire to be a superhero and protect those around him, friends and family said Monday. ... - By WILSON RING The Associated Press
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05819) | School Zip (05819) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,220 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,357 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Caledonia School - 43 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Lyndon Institute - 660 students - 8.4 mi. away - view location
- Cornerstone Christian School - 13 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
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