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St. Albans School

Mount St Alban, Washington, DC, 20016-0200 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Albans School is a college preparatory school for boys, chartered by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, in Washington, D.C. The school is dedicated to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of its students. St. Albans challenges its students to achieve excellence and to embrace responsibility, and it expects them to act always with honor and to respect and care for others. Spiritually rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, St. Albans strives to develop in its boys awareness and love of God and a sense of moral responsibility. The school believes that the spiritual growth of its students gives meaning to their intellectual and physical endeavors. Toward this end, St. Albans seeks to provide an understanding of the Christian faith, as expressed through the Episcopal tradition. As an Episcopal School with a pastoral commitment to all, St. Albans welcomes boys of all faiths and respects the religious beliefs of all members of the School community. The objective of the school's rigorous academic program is to teach each student strong skills of analysis and expression; to instill core knowledge in the arts, sciences, and humanities; to foster the ability to think critically, creatively, and independently; and to inspire intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning. Through its varied academic and extracurricular offerings, St. Albans encourages its students to develop their unique talents and to pursue knowledge that will serve both the individual and society....

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School Overview:

	St. Albans School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 12
County	District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	415 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	61%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 40 students
	Grade 8 - 63 students
	Grade 9 - 80 students
	Grade 10 - 80 students
	Grade 11 - 73 students
	Grade 12 - 79 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	50 teachers
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

St. Albans School is a college preparatory school for boys, chartered by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, in Washington, D.C. The school is dedicated to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of its students. St. Albans challenges its students to achieve excellence and to embrace responsibility, and it expects them to act always with honor and to respect and care for others. Spiritually rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, St. Albans strives to develop in its boys awareness and love of God and a sense of moral responsibility. The school believes that the spiritual growth of its students gives meaning to their intellectual and physical endeavors. Toward this end, St. Albans seeks to provide an understanding of the Christian faith, as expressed through the Episcopal tradition. As an Episcopal School with a pastoral commitment to all, St. Albans welcomes boys of all faiths and respects the religious beliefs of all members of the School community. The objective of the school's rigorous academic program is to teach each student strong skills of analysis and expression; to instill core knowledge in the arts, sciences, and humanities; to foster the ability to think critically, creatively, and independently; and to inspire intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning. Through its varied academic and extracurricular offerings, St. Albans encourages its students to develop their unique talents and to pursue knowledge that will serve both the individual and society.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20016)	School Zip (20016)	(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,374 people	572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	81%	50%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$80,651	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	62% / 38%	44% / 56%