San Marcos Academy
Overview

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.
Academics
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
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 33
Number of AP Courses Offered: 4
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- 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 History
- Ceramics
- Drama
- Drawing
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- JROTC
- Leadership
Distinctive or New Programs
We Offer 34 Hours Of Dual-credit College Courses.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 45
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- FCA
- Food Council
- International Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Randy Leifeste
Athletics Department Director: Toby Wade
Notable Achievements: State Champion Band - TAPPS 2019 2020
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Drama
- Drawing
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
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
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 95%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 38
Total Day: 218
Total Enrollment: 256
Boys: 131
Girls: 125
Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $43,312
5-Day Boarding: $32,550
Day Tuition Fee: $10,867
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 26%
Average Awarded: $3,160
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $5,800,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Corey Boyer
Admissions Phone: 512 753 8000
Fax: 512 753 8031
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://smabears.org
Nearby Schools
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (TX) - 31mi / 50 km
- TMI Episcopal - 41mi / 66 km
- North Central Texas Academy - 166mi / 267 km
- The Hockaday School - 219mi / 352 km
- The Brook Hill School - 221mi / 356 km
- Subiaco Academy - 451mi / 726 km








