St. Andrew’s School (FL)

Boca Raton

Florida

United States

Overview

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

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

Percentage 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

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 96

Total Day: 1,182

Total Enrollment: 1,278

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