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San Marcos Academy

San Marcos, Texas, USA
Co-Ed, Baptist

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Founded in 1907, San Marcos Academy is rich in tradition. The Academy is located on 220 acres in the Central Texas hill country. We provide a structured environment with a Christian emphasis and college preparatory curriculum that will encourage the intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of young men and women, inspiring them to reach their maximum potential. Special programs include learning skills and dyslexia accommodations, ESL/ELL support, dual-credit college courses and credit recovery. We offer a full athletic program and extensive student activities opportunities, and all students participate in leadership training. San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancED) and the Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools. We are approved by the Texas Education Agency and are affiliated with Texas Baptists. We offer a rolling enrollment.

  • Welcome to Campus
  • Fine Arts
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  • 5-day and 7-day Boarding
  • Christian Emphasis
  • Graduation Honors
  • College Prep Curriculum
  • Hill Country Campus
  • Residence Hall
  • Service
 

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2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, Texas, USA 78666

(800) 428-5120

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Director of Admissions: Corey Boyer
Admissions Phone:(512) 753-8000Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 428-5120Fax:512-753-8031
Email: [email protected] Website:
smabears.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $150
  • International Application Fee: $150
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): No
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1907
  • Campus Size: 220 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: SACS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 6th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     17 108 125
Boys     21 110 131
Total     38 218 256

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $43,312
  • 5-Day Boarding: $32,550
  • Day Tuition Fee: $10,867
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 26.00%
  • Average Awarded: $3,160
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $5,800,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $22,656
 

Summary: The academics program at San Marcos Academy is designed to prepare our students for success in college and in life. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each student, presenting content through the prism of a Christian worldview.
In fulfilling our mission to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values, the Academy staff and faculty are also mindful of our vision statement: producing leaders whose lives are built on integrity, a strong moral compass, a total commitment to life-long learning, and who exemplify Christ’s devotion to service and his compassionate concern for others.”
In order to more fully realize that vision, the Academy has joined about 50 other schools worldwide who follow the “Teaching for Transformation” (TfT) curricular model. The TfT program provides a framework in which students not only learn about God’s story, but also discover their place within that story. Through authentic and transformational Christian learning experiences, students at all grade levels are exposed to discipleship concepts such as worship, truth, justice, service, and community.

Department Director: Bob Wiegand

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 33

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9/1

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 4

Notable Achievements: Continuous SACS accreditation for 105+ years, Wittliff Endowed Lecture Series established 2016, Dual-College Credit Partnership, UMHB

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual-credit Courses
  • Credit Recovery
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • ESL/ELL modifications and language immersion; accommodations for ADD
  • ADHD
  • dyslexia.
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
History:
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
  • American Sign Language
Religion/Philosophy:
  • The Bible
  • Ethics
  • Religious Studies
  • Theology
  • World Religions
  • Apologetics
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Band
  • Electronic Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Theory
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Journalism
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Public Speaking
  • Publications
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • JROTC
  • Leadership
  • JROTC credit can be earned through Corps of Cadets military leadership program
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • 1:1 Computer Program
    Blended Classrooms
    Distance Learning
    Dyslexia Accommodations
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Macroeconomics
  • Environmental Science
  • World History
  • Additional courses offered as dual-college credit from Mary Hardin-Baylor University.
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Summary: San Marcos Academy offers a structured, nurturing boarding environment, a comprehensive student activities program, leadership training and Christian ministry opportunities and a wide variety of fine arts and athletics.

Department Director: Eric Casillas

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 45

No. of Girls Dorms: 1

No. of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: Strong emphasis on leadership training and relational ministry. Student Activities Staff oversees the Recreation Area, where students may enjoy the gym, swimming pool, fitness center, movie room, video and table games and concession stand. Trips offered each weekend for shopping, entertaining and cultural enrichment. Community service is encouraged and numerous opportunities provided. Christian Ministries program offers chapel twice per week and opportunities for discipleship, Bible Study, mission trips and church attendance. Highly rated Corps of Cadets program and other student leadership programs are offered.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Sand volleyball court(s)
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Indoor pool

Clubs and Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • FCA
  • Food Council
  • International Clubs
  • National Honor Society
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Corps of Cadets
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Arts Department Director: Randy Leifeste

Athletics Department Director: Toby Wade

Notable Achievements: State Champion Band - TAPPS 2019, 2020

Arts
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Badminton
  • Cheerleading
  • Equestrian
  • Rifle Team
  • Rock Climbing
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting
 

Department Director: Teri Nash

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 95.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Louisiana State University 1 graduates
Purdue University
Texas A&M 2 graduates
Texas Lutheran University 2 graduates
Texas State University 9 graduates
Texas Tech University 2 graduates
Trinity University 1 graduates
University of Texas, Austin 1 graduates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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