TMI Episcopal
Overview

The School was originally known as West Texas Military Academy, at which General Douglas MacArthur was the first valedictorian. In 1926, the school was renamed to Texas Military Institute and in 1972 the school opened its doors to female students; the military program became optional in 1974. Today the school is known as TMI Episcopal and is located in the Texas Hill Country. TMI educates students in grades 6-12 and offers a complete college-preparatory program including honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as a competitive athletic program. Fine Arts electives are offered in studio art, theater, and vocal and instrumental music. TMI’s nationally ranked, optional JROTC program allows cadets to engage in special activities and all students have opportunities to participate in honor council, student clubs, student government, and community service. The Residential Life program at TMI enhances the mission of the school by providing boarding students a nurturing living environment that enables them to excel and mature within a supportive community. Both five-and seven-day options are available to students in grades 8-12. Campus facilities include: 14,000-volume library; science and computer labs; indoor/outdoor athletic facilities; indoor rifle range; chapel; 6 dorms; and a fine arts center. The mission of TMI is to provide an exceptional education with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ that challenge motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.
Academics
Department Director Anne Schaefer-Salinas
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 14
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 55
Number of AP Courses Offered: 22
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Faith
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Meteorology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- JROTC
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Rifle Team
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 8
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- 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
- Sport Court
- Multi-purpose Field
- Tennis Courts
- Observatory Garden
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- National Honor Society
- Peer Tutoring
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Jill Cross
Athletics Department Director: Brandon Palomo
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Drill Team
- Football
- Golf
- Hiking
- Lacrosse
- Rifle Team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 550 | 550 | 550 |
75th percentile | 680 | 700 | 650 |
Notable Alumni
General Douglas MacArthur
Class of 1897
Army five-star general commander of Allied Forces Southwest Pacific World War II; Commander UN forces Korean War
Tom C. Frost Jr.
Class of 1946
Frost Bank chairman
Ross Youngs
Class of 1916
New York Giants right fielder National Baseball Hall of Fame
Lamar Smith
Class of 1965
Congress member
Dan Blocker
Class of 1946
TV star (Bonanza)
David "Tex" Hill
Class of 1932
WW II Flying Ace
Christine Lamprea
Class of 2007
Prize-winning cellist
Shaire Michels-Kohler
Class of 1994
Best-selling author
David R. Scott
Class of 1949
Astronaut Gemini & Apollo
Quotes From Alumni
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%
Average Merit Scholarship: 7,700
Current Endowment Amount: $5,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 52
Total Day: 417
Total Enrollment: 469
Boys: 267
Girls: 202
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 6-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $50,965
5-Day Boarding: $46,475
Day Tuition Fee: $25,690
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 18%
Average Awarded: $11,392
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%
Average Merit Scholarship: $7,700
Current Endowment Amount: $5,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Aaron Hawkins
Admissions Phone: 210 698 7171
Fax: 210 564 6152
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tmi-sa.org
Nearby Schools
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (TX) - 67mi / 108 km
- The Brook Hill School - 261mi / 420 km
- New Mexico Military Institute - 436mi / 701 km
- Subiaco Academy - 487mi / 784 km





