St. Johnsbury Academy
Tel:
(802)751-2130
- St. Johnsbury Academy is 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 930 students
- Yearly Tuition: $56,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Johnsbury Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, NVLD |
| Year Founded | 1842 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a |
Student Body
| Total Students | 930 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 30 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A: JAVA, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Japanese Language and Culture, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, United States Government and Politics, United States History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (no jeans, ties for boys, dress shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $56,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Additional fee for ESL and Guided Studies |
| Admissions Director | Nicole Biggie |
| Admissions Associate | Brendan Hughes |
| Endowment Size | $20 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 21 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 48 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | CSRC, Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Golf, International, National, Photographic, Recycling, Spanish, VTLSP Club or Organization: Anime Club, Car Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Dynamic Youth Mentors, Environmental Club, FBLA, French Club, GSU, Japanese Club, Knitting Club, Literary Society, Manga Club, Math Club, Model UN, Robotics Club, Scholars' Bowl, Science Club, Student Council, Writer's Block, Yearbook, Youth Health Services Arts and Music Programs: Bells Angels Handbell Choir, Clay Club, Dance, Filmmaking, Hilltones Acapella Group, Hip Hop Club, Intaglio Society, String Ensemble, Student Art League Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Boxing Club, Outing Club, Personal Fitness, Tennis Club, Volleyball Club, Yoga Club |
School Notes
- St. Johnsbury Academy combines the resources and facilities of the world's leading schools, with personal attention and an individualized approach to learning. We have an award winning faculty - 77% hold advanced degrees - and offer an extraordinarily broad curriculum, including 220 courses, 25 Advanced Placement offerings, almost 40 courses in the fine and performing arts, a nationally affiliated STEM program, Career and Technical Education, and four languages: Latin, French, Spanish, and Japanese. Most importantly, for 170 years, we have delivered on our promise to parents and students that we will do our best to ensure, during the time spent within our care, each student is genuinely known, each has demonstrably grown, and each has been inspired.
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