St. Johnsbury Academy
Overview
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St. Johnsbury combines the opportunities and resources of a large independent school with the personal attention and support of a small boarding school. The beautiful and safe village campus provides exceptional facilities. Students from over 50 Vermont and New Hampshire communities, over 25 countries, and as many U.S. states form a diverse and supportive community. The 220 courses include Advanced Placement (25), fine and performing arts (40), languages (4), technology, engineering, and computer science (20). Extracurricular opportunities abound with 40+ teams and 60+ organized activities.




Academics
Summary: Our diverse student body enjoys a curriculum of nearly 220 courses offered at four levels of difficulty, and an average class size of 12. Course offerings include 30 Advanced Placement courses, 15 comprehensive technology programs, more than 40 offerings in the visual and performing arts, four college level engineering courses, four languages, and four levels of ESL.
Department Director Henry Eaton
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 115
Number of AP Courses Offered: 30
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 77%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
Siemens Award for Advanced Placement VT AP Scholar 2006 2007 2008 Presidential Scholar 2008
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Asian History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- French
- Japanese
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Philosophy
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Health
- Physics
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine
- Forensics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Music Theory
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
Senior Capstone Senior Capstone ESL
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 12
Average Students Per Dorm: 20
Number of Girls Dorms: 7
Number of Boys Dorms: 5
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
St. Johnsbury Academy students quickly discover that they are learning and socializing in an incredibly diverse environment where respect, inquiry, and high expectations are core values extending throughout school life, both inside and outside the classroom. For students, respect extends not only to classmates, but also to faculty, staff, school property, our campus learning environment, and the community at-large. The Academy firmly believes that invaluable lessons in character development can also be learned outside the classroom through the social interaction of students with peers from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, and interests. The Academy offers the opportunity to participate in more than 60 clubs and activities, ranging from purely recreational to community service-oriented, as well as more than 40 interscholastic sports and an all-seasons intramural program.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Photography Club
- Science Bowl
- Sexualities Club
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The Charles Hosmer Morse Center for The Arts provides state-of-the-art classroom, studio, and practice-performance space. In addition to classroom and studio instruction by the arts department faculty (which includes seven professional artists), students also benefit from frequent workshops and seminars with internationally acclaimed artists and performers.
Arts Department Director: Roseanna Prevost
Athletics Department Director: David McGinn
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic Skiing
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Dance
- Figure Skating
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Outdoor Education
- Power Lifting
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
- Ice Skating
Graduates
Summary: Recognizing the importance of course selection and long range academic planning, the Guidance Department assumes an active role in the scheduling process by offering assistance to students, advisors, and parents. There is a direct relationship between a student's course sequence throughout high school and their post-secondary options. Course selection during the junior and senior years is especially critical. Traditionally, 90% or more of Academy students pursue some type of post-secondary education at the bachelor degree, associate degree or technical degree level.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 83%
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:
Notable Alumni
Calvin Coolidge
Class of 1891
30th president of the United States
Charles Edward Russell
Class of 1881
Muckraking journalist NAACP co-founder and 1927 Pulitzer Prize winner
Susan Dunklee
Class of 2004
U.S. team member for the 2014 Winter Olympics
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 190
Total Day: 730
Total Enrollment: 920
Boys: 498
Girls: 422
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $17,760
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 10%
Average Awarded: $26,144
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $20,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Nicole Biggie
Admissions Phone: 802 751 2440
Fax: 802 748 5463
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stjacademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Stanstead College - 41mi / 67 km
- Holderness School - 49mi / 78 km
- Cardigan Mountain School - 51mi / 82 km
- New Hampton School - 59mi / 95 km
- Gould Academy - 61mi / 98 km
- Kimball Union Academy - 61mi / 99 km






