St. Andrew’s School (FL)
Overview
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Attending boarding school at Saint Andrew`s is a transformative experience for students in grades 9 - 12. Resident Life fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Our boarders live on a vibrant 81-acre campus, where learning and personal growth are a top priority, and friendships last a lifetime. We offer a unique student-faculty family program, where new resident students are matched up with a "Faculty Mom" and/or "Faculty Dad" and "Residential Brothers and Sisters." Our academic curriculum includes 46 Honors level courses, 24 Advanced Placement (AP)offerings, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. At Saint Andrew's School, we are proud to offer 19 different sports and 65 different teams between our High School and Middle School including swimming, tennis, and soccer. We are quite proud that 86% of the senior class was admitted to a U.S. college ranked as "Most Competitive" or "Highly Competitive" in the 2019 Barron`s Guide to Colleges. Over 70 students reported earning more than $10 million in merit-based scholarships from different colleges and universities.

Academics
Summary: Our goal in the Upper School is to prepare our students for success in college and in life. We believe that students must learn to be creative thinkers who can solve problems and adapt to new challenges. Our Upper School students benefit from an extensive and academically rigorous array of course offerings structured in a college-like schedule, including an Honors Program, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). We believe that balance is critical to a healthy and successful education, and we offer a wide range of extracurricular opportunities for our Upper School students to explore their passions in the arts, athletics and various student organizations, clubs, and associations. The flexibility of our college-like block schedule allows students to optimize their time in the classroom while offering them time to further explore their passions. From internships to competitions and special projects, students embark on a variety of experiential opportunities. This special schedule also accommodates the demanding schedules of our elite athletes and artists.
Department Director Gregg Good
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 14
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 88
Number of AP Courses Offered: 24
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Technology Center
- Writing 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
- Italian
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- The Bible
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Video Game Design
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Recording
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Television Production
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Leadership
Distinctive or New Programs
The Ib Diploma Program Will Be Implemented Beginning In Fall 2010.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 50
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
The residential program at Saint Andrew's School offers a wonderful opportunity for students from around the United States, and the entire world, to experience living and growing together as a community of learners. The diversity of interests, experiences and cultural backgrounds enhances the academic challenge and community spirit for all students. With close to 100 resident and 35 faculty members and their families living on campus, they experience a loving, nurturing and supportive environment. It is truly a "home away from home" for students from several states and over 30 countries throughout the world.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Animal Rights Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Science Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Surfing Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Radio Station
- TV Station
Arts & Athletics
Summary: At Saint Andrew’s, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that strikes the right balance and combines art instruction with a strong academic curriculum. We encourage our students to explore and develop their talents and offer numerous opportunities in the Visual and Performing Arts, as well as in our Film and Broadcasting program. The goal of the Arts Department is to encourage individual creative expression, develop specific skills and techniques, and teach students to communicate with an audience through exhibitions and performances. We also hope to help our students nurture an appreciation of all art forms. Athletics We believe that balance is critical to a successful education, and athletics is more than just sports. Our athletic program emphasizes the value of each individual and respect for others. We stress teamwork, sportsmanship, personal commitment, a quest for excellence, a sense of fair play, and fun. Our coaches are committed to fostering each student-athlete’s confidence, skills, decision-making, sense of responsibility, and leadership. We are proud to offer 19 different sports and 65 different teams between our Upper School and Middle School. 9 Time All School Sports Trophy Winner 39 Athletic State Championships 80+ Individual State Championship
Arts Department Director: Sue Ann Walentuk
Athletics Department Director: Craig Ashley
Notable Achievements: 9 Time All Sports Trophy Winner Over 200 Art Performances Per Year
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Television Production
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Diving
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Beach Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Golf
- Rock Climbing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
Graduates
Summary: We know how stressful the college admission process can be, and we hope to help you and your children navigate it as smoothly as possible. Our College Guidance Office provides individualized guidance throughout the entire process with the ultimate goal of finding the right school for each one of our students. Individualized counseling begins in Grade 10. Our counselors are leaders in the college admissions field. They participate on university advisory boards and serve as consultants to educational organizations and schools. We also run a coordinated program, which includes a speaker series and visits from representatives of leading colleges and universities. Students benefit from our expertise and the relationships we actively cultivate with colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Saint Andrew’s College Guidance Office utilizes Naviance, a leading and comprehensive college and career readiness program that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals and improve student outcomes. Academically, over 80% of graduating classes are typically accepted at a college rated either Most Competitive or Highly Competitive by the Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 530 | 560 | 550 |
75th percentile | 660 | 690 | 680 |
Notable Alumni
Don The Dragon" Wilson"
Class of 1972
Kickboxing Champion and Actor
Morgan Pressel
Class of 2006
LPGA Golfer
Steve Geffrard
Class of 2010
Amateur Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Olympic Hopeful
Daniel G. Fernandez
Class of 2003
International Chess Master
Tinsley Ellis
Class of 1975
Blues Guitarist Singer and Songwriter
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 4%
Average Merit Scholarship: 16,700
Current Endowment Amount: $20,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 96
Total Day: 1182
Total Enrollment: 1278
Boys: 647
Girls: 631
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: February 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,850
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $34,300
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 20%
Average Awarded: $22,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 4%
Average Merit Scholarship: $16,700
Current Endowment Amount: $20,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Alexandra Tolischus
Admissions Phone: 561 210 2020
Fax: 561 210 2027
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.saintandrews.net/
Nearby Schools
- The Vanguard School - 140mi / 226 km
- Admiral Farragut Academy - 187mi / 301 km
- The Bolles School - 282mi / 453 km
