St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (TX)
Austin
Texas
United States
Overview
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a coeducational school serving 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, 10 states and 19 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: 95
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 77.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
Standardized Testing: Classes of 2020-2022
ACT COMPOSITE Mean = 31 Median = 32 Middle 50% = 29-34
SAT COMBINED Mean = 1368 Median = 1380 Middle 50% = 1285-1485
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- 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
- Composition
- American Literature
History
- Asian History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
- Art History
- Latin American History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
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Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- World Issues
- International Relations
Sciences
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Robotics
- Psychology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Robotics
- Graphic Design
- Video Game Design
- Electronics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Voice
- Music Production
- A Cappella
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
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Digital Imaging
- Multimedia
- Stage Band
Special Programs
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Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 8
Average Students Per Dorm: 22
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
Pianos/keyboards
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
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Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Classics Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- 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 Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Robotics
- Ultimate Frisbee
- 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 at 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
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Digital Imaging
- Multimedia
- Stage Band
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
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
- Backpacking
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 of 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 11th and 12th grade students, and the counselors also attend professional conferences and visit college campuses each year.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 630 | 640 | |
| 75th percentile | 720 | 760 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
McGill University: 3
Georgetown University: 3
University of Virginia: 9
Dartmouth College: 3
Columbia University: 4
Vanderbilt: 3
Duke University: 4
Middlebury College: 4
University of Michigan: 8
Trinity University: 11
University of Southern California: 10
Carnegie Mellon University: 7
University of California - Berkeley: 10
University of California - Los Angeles: 9
Harvard: 5
Stanford University: 7
University of Colorado - Boulder: 11
Washington University in St. Louis: 11
New York University: 16
Rice University: 15
University of Texas - Austin: 70
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. He currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
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.
Ross Ohlendorf
Class of 2001
Ross is an former professional baseball pitcher. After graduating from Princeton University, he played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.
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.
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.
Sarah Aubrey
Class of 1990
Sarah Aubrey is HBO Max's Head of Original Content. She is a Hollywood producer whose movies and television productions include Claws, Animal Kingdom, Good Behavior, Lars and the Real Girl, and Friday Night Lights.
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.
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 was the last continuously-serving general officer who saw action in Vietnam to leave active duty.
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship:
Current Endowment Amount: $30,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 177
Total Day: 330
Total Enrollment: 507
Boys: 228
Girls: 279
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: January 20th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $68,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $35,900
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 20.0%
Average Awarded: $43,766
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $30,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Lawrence Sampleton
Admissions Phone: 512 327 1213
Fax: 512 327 6771
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sstx.org
Nearby Schools
- TMI Episcopal - 67mi / 108 km
- The Brook Hill School - 194mi / 312 km
- Subiaco Academy - 421mi / 678 km
- New Mexico Military Institute - 448mi / 720 km
School Events
Campus Visit Days:
Monday Sep 18 2023 - Monday Jan 24 2022
Like many things in life, seeing is believing. The best way to see if St. Stephen's in Austin, Texas is right for you is to visit the campus in person. We invite you to participate in any of our on campus and virtual visits. There are opportunities to experience St. Stephen's boarding and day school, explore our academic and extracurricular programs, and learn more about the admission process! Each visit is customized and may include class visits, lunch on campus, a campus tour, an interview, and meetings with program directors or coaches. Boarding applicants may instead choose to attend one of the Campus Visit Days scheduled November - January. We're looking forward to meeting you soon!
Discovery Weekend:
Friday Dec 01 2023 - Monday Dec 04 2023
If you have questions about this event in the meantime, please contact the Office of Admission at [email protected] or (512) 327-1213 ext. 210.
