St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (TX)

Austin

Texas

United States

Overview

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a pioneering coeducational school serving nearly 700 boarding and day students in grades 6-12, with boarding in grades 8-12. Since our founding in 1950 by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, we have provided a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts. Service learning activities, outdoor education and adventures, and study abroad programs enhance this core curriculum, allowing Spartans to connect what they learn in class to the surrounding community and broader world. Spartans come from 25 Texas cities, 13 states and 17 countries. By interacting with classmates from other backgrounds, students learn to see the world through the lenses of others. This helps them develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our world. In this environment, students achieve their full potential by stretching themselves, overcoming obstacles and growing from their experiences as members of a diverse and inclusive community.

Academics

Summary: Deeply committed to intellectual freedom and academic rigor, St. Stephen’s offers a distinctive curriculum that allows students to explore individual interests while developing skills in critical analysis, reasoned discourse and persuasive writing. Students enjoy a personalized learning experience thanks to small class sizes and faculty who are committed to knowing each student as a unique individual. Our academic offerings also give students a shared intellectual experience, bolster their sense of community and reinforce the school’s core values. All Upper School courses at St. Stephen’s are taught at an honors level or higher, and there are no advanced tracks except in mathematics and Spanish. Although the school does not offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, our faculty design courses whose depth and complexity go well beyond that of the prescribed AP program.

Department Director Kimberly Garey

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 17

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 91

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 65%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Standardized Testing: Classes of 2019–2021
ACT COMPOSITE Mean = 31 Median = 32 Middle 50% = 29- 34
SAT COMBINED Mean = 1375 Median = 1405 Middle 50% = 1290-1480

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
Writing Center
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry
American Literature

History

European History
United States History
World History
Art History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Theology

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
World Issues
International Relations

Sciences

Astrophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Electronics
Environmental Science
Geology
Health
Physics
Engineering
Computer Science
Robotics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design
Robotics
Graphic Design
Electronics

Music

Band
Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music Theory
Orchestra
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Exchange Programs
Independent Study
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Semester/Year Off-Campus
Robotics
Student Council
Digital Design
Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

Chinese Astrophysics Robotics Environmental Science Social Seminars (history) Filmmaking Geology

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 8

Average Students Per Dorm: 18

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Students at St. Stephen's explore their interests and pursue their passions through a wide array of extracurricular opportunities and special programs. These range from athletics and fine arts; to student clubs, service learning and outdoor education activities; to our more specialized Soccer Academy, Tennis Academy and Theatre Focus program. We also have a team of full-time professionals dedicated to nurturing the physical, emotional, psychological and social wellness of our students, as well as aligning individual student learning needs with the school’s academic programs.

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Pool
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Dance Studio
Cross Country Trails
Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Classics Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Honor Council
International Club
Investment Club
Jewish Student Organization
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Quiz Bowl
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Robotics
Film Club
GSA
Recycling Club
Outdoor Activities

Arts & Athletics

Summary: When it comes to the arts, you have many opportunities to choose from at St. Stephen's. Our choral group, orchestra, drum ensemble and jazz band have performed from New Orleans to New York City, from Shanghai to Budapest. Visual arts classes range from advanced art history and visual studies, to film-making and digital imaging. You can also choose from a variety of dance and theatre programs, including dance technique and choreography, as well as musical theatre, technical theatre and advanced theatre ensemble. The Theatre Focus program offers enhanced training through workshops, master classes and other theatrical productions. We also offer team sports and individual sports for athletes at every level — from volleyball, field hockey and basketball to swimming, baseball and track. Many students play two or three sports a year, competing with students from schools throughout Texas and neighboring states. In addition, our Soccer Academy and Tennis Academy offer intense training programs for students with the desire and determination to play sports on the collegiate level. If you prefer outdoor recreation and adventure, you can participate in our caving, canoeing, mountain biking and rock climbing programs.

Arts Department Director: Elizabeth Moon

Athletics Department Director: Jon McCain

Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country Running
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country Running
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weight Lifting
Yoga
Fitness
Climbing
Outdoor Activities
Beach Volleyball
Trail Running
Tai Chi

Graduates

Summary: The College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s is staffed by four full-time college counselors and an office manager. The counselors offer more than 65 years’ combined experience in the field of admission and college counseling. They work as a team to support and engage students, stay abreast of current trends, and cultivate professional relationships. The counseling team hosts more than 120 college representatives each fall to visit with juniors and seniors, and the counselors also attend professional conferences and visit college campuses each year.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	630	640
75th percentile	720	760

Notable Alumni

Jarrett Allen

Class of 2016

In 2017 Jarrett was recruited by the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association after his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin.

Aaron Moten

Class of 2007

Aaron is an actor who has appeared on Broadway and in numerous television programs such as NCIS" and "Mozart in the Jungle". In 2013 Aaron was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in his role of Avery in "The Flick". Aaron i

Simi Olabisi

Class of 2007

As an undergraduate at Santa Clara University studying bioengineering Simi created solar neonatal incubators to save the lives of babies born in locales with no or limited electricity as was the case at her own birth in Nigeria. Through Project Omover

Ross Ohlendorf

Class of 2001

Ross is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Washington Nationals Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds and in the Nippon Professi

Anna Murphy

Class of 2001

Anna graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in Aerospace Engineering. She worked with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and specialized in fault management on the Orion Spacecraft. She has also worked as the STEM Program Lead for Queens Hi

Blake Mycoskie

Class of 1995

Blake is the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes and the person behind the idea of One for One" a business model that helps a person in need with every product purchased. TOMS Shoes has provided over 60 million pairs of shoes to children TOMS

Sarah Aubrey

Class of 1990

Sarah is currently executive vice president of TNT original programming. She is a Hollywood producer whose movies and television productions include Claws" "Animal Kingdom" "Good Behavior" "Lars and the Real Girl" "Friday Night Lights" (nom

Cecile Richards

Class of 1975

Cecile has been the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund since 2006. In 2012 she was named to Time Magazine's List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. She is the daughte

General Charles C. Campbell

Class of 1966

General Campbell became the 17th Commanding General of the US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) in 2007. When he retired in 2010 he ws the last continuously-serving general officer who saw action in Vietnam to leave active duty. His military awards and dec

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: 8,372

Current Endowment Amount: $24,105,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 167

Total Day: 532

Total Enrollment: 699

Boys: 331

Girls: 368

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: 6-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $65,175

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $34,900

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 20%

Average Awarded: $40,941

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: $8,372

Current Endowment Amount: $24,105,000

Contact

6500 St. Stephen's Drive

Austin, Texas United States

512 327 1213

Director of Admissions: Lawrence Sampleton

Admissions Phone: 512 327 1213

Fax: 512 327 6771

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sstx.org

Nearby Schools

San Marcos Academy - 31mi / 50 km
TMI Episcopal - 67mi / 108 km
North Central Texas Academy - 136mi / 219 km
The Hockaday School - 188mi / 302 km
The Brook Hill School - 194mi / 312 km
Subiaco Academy - 421mi / 678 km

School Events

Campus Vists:

Tuesday Jan 11 2022 - Tuesday Jan 11 2022

02:30:00pm - 04:30:00pm

All of these Campus Visit Days offer the same program (including the ones during Discovery Weekend), so please register for only one Campus Visit Day. There are a limited number of campus visit opportunities and registration opportunities will close at capacity. Prospective students and up to two parents may attend. Campus visits are not required to complete an application to St. Stephen’s. Boarding Applicants Boarding applicants are welcome to register for the Campus Visit Days or make a campus visit appointment by sending an email to Ramona Ward.

Campus Visits:

Wednesday Nov 10 2021 - Wednesday Nov 10 2021