St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Austin, TX

OVERVIEW

St. Stephen’s is the launching point to a million possibilities. Students who are looking for more out of life excel here. Every day we work hard to provide a challenging and stimulating college preparatory academic experience. But while the academics are stringent, the atmosphere is casual, friendly, accepting. Our students are known for mutual respect and acceptance of classmates no matter what they believe, where they come from or what they aspire to in the future. From one another we learn, and see life and the world through each other’s eyes.

Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 179
Total Day: 310
Total Enrollment: 489
Boys: 252
Girls: 237
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted

SAO
Application Deadline: January 25th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $60,565
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $32,290
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 15%

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit
Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $8,372
Current Endowment Amount: $15,000,000

CONTACT

6500 St. Stephen’s Drive
Austin, Texas, USA 78746

Director of Admissions: Lawrence Sampleton

OVERVIEW

St. Stephen’s is the launching point to a million possibilities. Students who are looking for more out of life excel here. Every day we work hard to provide a challenging and stimulating college preparatory academic experience. But while the academics are stringent, the atmosphere is casual, friendly, accepting. Our students are known for mutual respect and acceptance of classmates no matter what they believe, where they come from or what they aspire to in the future. From one another we learn, and see life and the world through each other’s eyes.

ACADEMICS

 

St. Stephen’s has a distinguished, dedicated, and accessible faculty who are passionate about their subjects. Daily meetings with an advisor provide support for academic progress and builds community. A rigorous and sophisticated curriculum offers a variety of advanced courses in all subjects.

 

Department Director
Academic Dean Garey Kim
Student/Teacher Ratio
8/1
Average Class Size
16
Summer Programs
Not Offered
Full Time Teachers
81
Number of AP Courses Offered
0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees
60%

English

  • English Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry

History

  • Asian History
  • European History
  • US History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • French
  • Latin

Religion/Philosophy

  • Theology

Humanities/Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Advanced Seminar Courses

Sciences

  • Astrophysics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Robotics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Multivariable Analysis

Music

  • Choral Music
  • Band
  • History of Jazz
  • History of Music
  • Music Individual Instructions
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Voice

Performing/Visual Arts

  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ballet
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Publications
  • Textiles

Distinctive or New Programs

  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Independent Study
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Study Abroad
  • Soccer Academy
  • Tennis Academy
  • Theater Focus

CAMPUS LIFE

Life in a boarding school centers on community and fosters an awareness of personal responsibilities and rights. Sharing living space means sharing experiences, tolerating differences, and acquiring a sense of values about relationships.

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms
8
Average Students Per Dorm
18
Number of Girls Dorms
4
Number of Boys Dorms
4

Dorm Amenities

  • Dorm Game Room
  • Dorm Laundry
  • Dorm Lounge
  • Dorm Wifi

Student Life

Interfaith and international, the St. Stephen’s student body learns respect and appreciation for other religions and perspectives. Students exposed to diverse belief systems develop tolerance for divergent points of view, an understanding of universal tenets, and a deepened appreciation for their own religious tradition.

Facilities

  • All Weather Track
  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Indoor Climbing Wall

Clubs & Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Classics Club
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Foreign Language Club
  • Gardening
  • Honor Council
  • International Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater

ARTS & ATHLETICS

Arts
  • A Capella Group
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Chamber Choir
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater

Interscholastic Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Crew
  • Cross Country Running
  • Dance
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Recreational Sports

  • Badminton
  • Camping
  • Crew
  • Dance
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Weight Lifting

COLLEGE INFO

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college:
100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math
25th percentile N/A N/A
75th percentile N/A N/A
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Complete matriculation list can be found here.

Notable Alumni

    • Terrence Malick ’61
    • Sarah Aubrey ’90
    • Cecile Richards ’75
    • General Charles C. Campbell ’66 

 

Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 179
Total Day: 310
Total Enrollment: 489
Boys: 252
Girls: 237
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted

SAO
Application Deadline: January 25th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $60,565
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $32,290
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 15%

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit
Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $8,372
Current Endowment Amount: $15,000,000

CONTACT

6500 St. Stephen’s Drive
Austin, Texas, USA 78746

Director of Admissions: Lawrence Sampleton

ACADEMICS

 

St. Stephen’s has a distinguished, dedicated, and accessible faculty who are passionate about their subjects. Daily meetings with an advisor provide support for academic progress and builds community. A rigorous and sophisticated curriculum offers a variety of advanced courses in all subjects.

 

Department Director
Academic Dean Garey Kim
Student/Teacher Ratio
8/1
Average Class Size
16
Summer Programs
Not Offered
Full Time Teachers
81
Number of AP Courses Offered
0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees
60%

English

  • English Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry

History

  • Asian History
  • European History
  • US History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • French
  • Latin

Religion/Philosophy

  • Theology

Humanities/Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Advanced Seminar Courses

Sciences

  • Astrophysics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Robotics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Multivariable Analysis

Music

  • Choral Music
  • Band
  • History of Jazz
  • History of Music
  • Music Individual Instructions
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Voice

Performing/Visual Arts

  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ballet
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Publications
  • Textiles

Distinctive or New Programs

  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Independent Study
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Study Abroad
  • Soccer Academy
  • Tennis Academy
  • Theater Focus

CAMPUS LIFE

Life in a boarding school centers on community and fosters an awareness of personal responsibilities and rights. Sharing living space means sharing experiences, tolerating differences, and acquiring a sense of values about relationships.

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms
8
Average Students Per Dorm
18
Number of Girls Dorms
4
Number of Boys Dorms
4

Dorm Amenities

  • Dorm Game Room
  • Dorm Laundry
  • Dorm Lounge
  • Dorm Wifi

Student Life

Interfaith and international, the St. Stephen’s student body learns respect and appreciation for other religions and perspectives. Students exposed to diverse belief systems develop tolerance for divergent points of view, an understanding of universal tenets, and a deepened appreciation for their own religious tradition.

Facilities

  • All Weather Track
  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Indoor Climbing Wall

Clubs & Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Classics Club
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Foreign Language Club
  • Gardening
  • Honor Council
  • International Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater

ARTS & ATHLETICS

Arts
  • A Capella Group
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Chamber Choir
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater

Interscholastic Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Crew
  • Cross Country Running
  • Dance
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Recreational Sports

  • Badminton
  • Camping
  • Crew
  • Dance
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Weight Lifting

COLLEGE INFO

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college:
100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math
25th percentile N/A N/A
75th percentile N/A N/A
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Complete matriculation list can be found here.

Notable Alumni

    • Terrence Malick ’61
    • Sarah Aubrey ’90
    • Cecile Richards ’75
    • General Charles C. Campbell ’66