San Marcos Academy
Tel: (512)753-8000
- San Marcos Academy is a coeducational, Christian boarding and day school for students in middle school and high school, located in the beautiful Texas hill country.
- We offer both 7-day and 5-day boarding programs for grades 6-12 as well as a day program for grades 5-12.
- The Academy features a college preparatory curriculum, featuring leadership training; dual-credit college courses; pre-AP and AP courses; a strong fine arts department; a Learning Skills program for student with mild to moderate learning differences; and an English as a Second Language program for international students. Founded in 1907, San Marcos Academy is beginning a second century of fulfilling its mission: educating young men and women in a nurturing community based upon Christian values.
- The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. Small classes (with an average of 12 students) and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 provide a strong learning environment and individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student. Structure, discipline and nurturing supervision, including required study halls, are provided in the girls and boys dormitories. Ninety-five percent or more of our graduates move immediately into post-secondary education at schools throughout the country.
- The Academy is rich in tradition and is a vital part of the local community.
- The school offers a rolling enrollment. San Marcos Academy is affiliated with Texas Baptists.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD |
| Year Founded | 1907 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 233 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10%
State avg.: 35% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50%
|
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Calculus BC, College Algebra, College English, College Pre-Cal, World History AP |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (khaki pants, polo shirts, plaid skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $32,500 |
| Tuition Notes | 5-day tuition is 24,650 day tuition is 9,900 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Shelley Henry |
| Admissions Associate | Mattie Howard |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 4-H, International Student Organization, Intramurals, JROTC, Junior State of America, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council 4-H, Intramurals, JROTC, International Student Organization, Junior State of America, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, |
School Notes
- Quality Academics With Low Teacher-Student Ratio
- AP/Honors and Regular College Prep Curricula
- Dual Credit College Courses
- Learning Skills Program For Students With Mild To Moderate Learning Differences
- English As A Second Language Program
- Structured Environment
- Credit Recovery through San Marcos Online Academy
- Leadership, Education And Development (LEAD) Program
- Junior ROTC Programs
- LD types supported: Mild to Moderate Learning Differences (ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia)
- School accreditations: Approved or accredited by Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd), Texas Education Agency, The Association of Boarding Schools, Texas Department of Education
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