St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School dates back to 1868. It is a private, coeducational, Episcopal, day and boarding college-preparatory school serving 250+ students in grades 7 -12. Boarding starts with 9th grade. Located on a beautifully wooded and historic 550-acre campus high atop the Cumberland Plateau in the State of Tennessee, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee offers students an innovative curriculum with a hands-on learning style presented by a creative and engaged faculty.
Dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and thoughtful human beings, at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School students are encouraged to challenge themselves in and out of the classroom while participating in a close-knit and caring community. Students from 18 states and 11 countries enjoy small classes, an award winning arts program, numerous sports and recreational opportunities, and access to the facilities of the nearby University of the South.
Academic and Sports Facilities
Bishop Bratton Hall and Simmonds Hall are the main academic buildings on campus. In addition to classroom space, these buildings house our Computer Labs, Science Wing, Art Gallery, James Agee Memorial Library, and Art Department. The Theatre Building and Music Studio also are used for classes.
The Gymnasium has facilities for basketball, wrestling, weight training, volleyball and gym classes. A six lane all-weather track surrounds the varsity game field. In addition to a baseball diamond and two practice fields, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee offers six new tennis courts, and many running, mountain biking, and hiking trails.
Dormitories and School Residences
In our innovative Residential House system, boarding students live in residential houses where a faculty family resides as house parents and a “family” of 12 to 15 students create a second home. Student proctors, chosen for their character and achievement also assist in running each house. Two students occupy a room and international students are paired with an American student. All houses have been built or renovated in the last five years and have porches with rocking chairs. Each features a common room where microwaves, comfortable couches, televisions, and VCR’s are available for use during recreational hours. All student rooms are equipped with two student phone lines and two T1 high-speed lines for Internet Access.
Student population
Boys and girls
Grades:
Boarding 9-12
Number of students in the school
300 students (35 international)
Teacher/Student ratio:
1:7
ESL programs:
Yes, we have 4 levels of ESL offered.
Colleges and universities attended by St. Andrew’s-Sewanee students
99% of the graduates go on to college and 66% are accepted into their first choice schools. A full-time college counsellor helps students to apply to schools that are right for them, whether it be a large university, ivy-league college, or small private college.
Tuition Fees
Boarding: approx. $35,200
Starting dates
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
Other Services Offered
- Airport transfer and greeting service
- Orientation Service upon arrival
- Assistance in acquiring books and material
- Help with holiday accommodation:
- Help with travel services during holidays
- Academic progress reports
- Social progress reports
Extracurricular activities
The school has 11 varsity sports and many afternoon activities such as horseback riding, music lessons, theatre, and outing.
Contact Info
- St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
- 290 Quintard Road
- Sewanee, TN 37375
- Phone: (931) 968-0210, ext. 3218
- Fax: (931) 968-0208
- www.sasweb.org
Closest international and local airports
- Nashville, TN (approximately 1-1/2 hour drive away)
- Chattanooga, TN (approximately 1 hour drive away).