St. Andrew’s School (DE)
Middletown
Delaware
United States
Overview
Founded in 1929 with a historically unprecedented commitment to financial aid, St. Andrew's is an Episcopal, co-ed, 100% boarding high school situated on 2200 acres in Middletown, DE. The strength of our community is rooted in principles of trust, kindness, equity, and engagement. We believe in academic and human excellence—and that these two principles are not mutually exclusive. At St. Andrew's, you will do the authentic work of scholars in all of your academic disciplines. Your high school education will be centered on exploration and collaboration, on asking questions, on conducting research—and above all, on the joy and growth inherent to deep intellectual engagement. You will be an equal partner in your own learning and in building the culture of our classrooms and our community. You will experience a culture of kindness and a community of care at St. Andrew's. We are one of a handful of 100% boarding schools in the United States. Students and faculty not only learn but live together; at the end of the school day, you leave the classroom, but you don't leave the community. Our community values and fosters proximity, inclusivity, equity, and open dialogue in all our learning and living spaces. St. Andreans treat each member of our community fairly, respect and value other experiences, and support each other in every area of school life.
Academics
Summary: Our academic program reflects those qualities of mind we value most: thoughtfulness, inquisitiveness, creativity and a respect for rigorous scientific inquiry. These values find expression in a sequence of requirements in the core subject areas of English, history, science, mathematics, classical and modern languages, religious studies and the arts; a commitment, particularly in the early years, to the teaching of writing, critical reasoning and scientific investigation, and a deep belief in the world's religious, philosophical and artistic traditions as a lasting source of wisdom and hope. Of course, what will be missing from any description of our program—and what only a visit to St. Andrew's can provide—is the extraordinary vitality of our academic culture. Here you will see classrooms, laboratories and art studios that are lively, playful and intellectually serious; assessments that are creative and challenging and which have been tested against the best practices of colleges and universities; and students who are motivated, curious and deeply engaged in their work. Indeed, it is this high level of academic engagement—a quality most educational research suggests is a precondition for success in college and professional life—that most distinguishes our graduates. At St. Andrew's students don't just "study" art, science and history; they work, under the careful guidance of our faculty, as apprentice artists and scholars. As they do, they discover the joys and pleasure of authentic inquiry—an experience, we hope, that will sustain them throughout their lives.
Department Director Gretchen Hurtt
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 70
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
April 2010: St. Andrew's Math Team places first in the state. Competing with 2 000 students from 87 schools we earned over 43 trophies and medals!
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Greek
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Religious Studies
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Design
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 14
Average Students Per Dorm: 22
Number of Girls Dorms: 8
Number of Boys Dorms: 6
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
2000 Acres of Trails and Natural Resources; 2 Mile Long Lake for our Rowing Course; 9 Squash Courts; 11 Tennis Courts
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- FCA
- Fencing Club
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sailing Club
- Science Fiction Club
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Ann Taylor
Athletics Department Director: Al Wood
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Design
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Bowling
- Canoeing
- Dance
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Paddle Tennis
- Sailing
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Franklin and Marshall: 4
Brown: 4
Princeton: 9
Georgetown: 8
University of Va.: 15
Harvard: 2
Wesleyan University: 10
Univ. of Delaware: 7
Northeastern: 7
New York University: 9
Haverford: 5
Williams: 6
Davidson: 16
University of Pennsylvania: 9
University of Chicago: 6
University of California Los Angeles: 2
Occidental College: 1
Northeastern University: 7
Boston University: 3
Yale University: 7
University of Bath: 4
University College of London: 3
The University of Manchester: 2
The University of Edinburgh: 1
The London School of Economics: 1
University of St. Andrews: 2
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 314
Total Day: 0
Total Enrollment: 314
Boys: 161
Girls: 153
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: -
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $62,280
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: N/A
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 50%
Average Awarded: $48,371
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $190,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Heather Daly
Admissions Phone: 302 285 4231
Fax: 302 285 4275
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.standrews-de.org
Nearby Schools
- West Nottingham Academy - 26mi / 43 km
- West Nottingham Academy - 26mi / 43 km
- Westtown School - 36mi / 59 km
- Church Farm School - 42mi / 67 km
- Girard College - 46mi / 75 km
- Oldfields School - 51mi / 82 km
