Saint James School

Saint James School

Private High School | Grade 8-12
17641 College Rd,  Hagerstown, MD
4.3
4.3
240 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Fr. D.s. Dunnan
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,000
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
93%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
49.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26%
Black
12.1%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
4.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Christian Schools in Maryland
#4 Best Boarding HS in Maryland
#13 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 24 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 22 Students
Georgetown University 22 Students
Boston University 18 Students
Loyola University Maryland 16 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 15 Students
Towson University 15 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 15 Students
American University 15 Students
Columbia University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Business 20 Students
Economics 15 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students
International Relations 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 50 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/9/2024
Saint James exceeded my expectations. My son loves to go to school and he feels challenged. Kids are well behaved and cordial.
5.0 Parent
4/27/2021
This school is amazing. My son has benefitted in so many ways from attending. He is thriving academically, socially, and spiritually. The staff really engage the students and treat them like adults which my son, in particular really likes. If you are interested in a prep school, be sure to check this one out, you won't be disappointed.
5.0 Alum
4/16/2021
Saint James was an incredible experience that prepared me for the "real world." Almost 10 years after attending Saint James the faculty and staff continue to reach out and offer guidance and encouragement! SJS is a second home.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/9/2024
My son love the challenge. Great school!
5.0 parent
4/27/2021
My son is currently enrolled at Saint James and is enjoying it immensely (graduating 2023). This school has broaden his horizons, academically as well as spiritually. He has enjoyed boarding there. The staff are exceptional and they really take time to get to know your child both in and outside the...
5.0 student
4/21/2021
My daughter has spent amazing 4 years at Saint James School as an international boarding student, she has been well educated not only on academic but also spirit and morality, especially, she has really enjoyed and learnt quite a lot from the family-like Saint James School Community.We are so horned...
4.0 parent
4/3/2021
Saint James is amazing!  What a great community, beautiful campus, superior academics, and college counseling.  Our son (class of 2022) has been both a day and boarding student having an experience of a lifetime. SJS is more than a school.  Everything is tailored to the student's growth and readines...

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