Quick Facts

Numbers do not begin to tell the story of St. Andrew’s - people do. It is amazing that in such a small school, you can find a tremendous variety of backgrounds, interests, and talents.

St. Andrew’s recognizes the importance of preparing students to explore opportunities and meet the challenges of higher education in our ever-changing world. As a community of learners, we strive to unlock the full potential of each individual, developing confident and independent lifelong learners. In doing so, St. Andrew’s is completely invested in creating an atmosphere that gives students the tools to learn and focuses upon each student’s learning style. Click on the headings below to get quick facts about St. Andrew's School.

GENERAL INFORMATION

63 Federal Road
Barrington, RI 02806
Head Master: John D. Martin
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Academic Hours: 8:00 am - 2:50 pm
   (8:00 am Morning Meeting on Mon., Weds., Fri., for MS/US students)
 
School Type: Co-educational, College preparatory
Grades: 3 – PG (Post graduate)
Founded: 1893
Member of the National Association of Independent Schools
Nearest Major City: Boston, Massachusetts
Endowment: $15.2 million
Current operating budget: $10.6 million
Board of Trustee members: 21
Campus Size: 100 acres
Facilities: 18 academic/administrative buildings, 33 - including Faculty housing
Distance to Providence, RI: 10 miles
Distance to Newport, RI: 20 miles
Distance to Boston: 60 miles
Distance to New York: 188 miles

STUDENT BODY

Total Enrollment: 217
Lower School: 9
Middle School: 26
Upper School: 182
Boarding Students: 69
International Students: 40

DIVERSITY

Boys: 66%
Girls: 34%

African American: 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 18%
Caucasian: 60%
Hispanic/Latino: 2%
Middle Eastern: 4%
Multiracial: 13%
Students receiving Learning Services: 29%

FACULTY

Teaching Faculty: 44
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 7-10 (class maximum of 12)
Percentage of Faculty with advanced degrees: Over 70%
Percentage of Faculty/Administrators living in campus property
   and school housing: 48%
All Faculty members serve as Advisers - twice daily advising

TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

2011-2012
MS/US Day Students: $29,800
LS Day Students: $28,650
Boarding Students: $44,700
International Student Program: $45,175
ESL Program: $6,500
MS/US Resource/Focus Program: $39,800
LS Resource/Focus Program: $36,750
(2012-2013 Tuition breakdown available January 2013)
 
2012-2013
53% of students received financial aid.
Total amount of need-based tuition assistance awarded
   was approximately $2,562,000
For students receiving financial aid:
   Average award for Day Students: $19,584
   Average award for Boarding Students: $31,058

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Almost all students exceed the minimum requirements
4 credits in English
3 credits in mathematics
3 credits in social studies, including 1 in U.S. History
3 credits in science, including 2 in lab science
2 credits in physical education
1 credit in art
10 elective credits

STUDENT LIFE AND ACADEMICS

An academic year consists of two semesters (Total of four quarters - eight weeks each)
All students are required to participate in a St. Andrew’s after-school activity,
   two of three season.
Courses offered in music, theater, and visual arts: 19
Seats in spacious 27,000 sq. ft., McCulloch Center for the Arts: 287
Musical/Theater productions per year: 3
Dress code: Promotes spirit of excellence. Dress code covers class time, all school
   activities, and informal and formal occasions. Permited and prohibited clothing and
   grooming styles are detailed in the Student Handbook, which outlines St. Andrew's
   policies for students.

TECHNOLOGY

In addition to five campus computer labs and two mobile laptop carts, every campus building is wired for Internet access including the dormitories. The library has over 14 computers for student use. Computers are used in course instructions beginning in Grade 3, and all students are given e-mail accounts.

SUMMER AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Multiple community-oriented sessions in the arts, athletics, sciences, and recreations are held on campus and at off-site facilities. ACT@ St. Andrew's (ACTSA) is a premier children's theater offering classes and camps in theater arts for ALL youth; grades K-12. Programs include the ACTSA Ensemble, consisting of students ages 8-18, who perform full-scale productions throughout the year at the McCulloch Center for the Arts. ALL programs are open to the public. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

All Upper School students must complete community service, independent of coursework as a graduation requirement. The required hours for 2011-2012 was 4,310 and students completed 9,543 hours of community service for a per student average of 55.48 hours. This is a 17% increase from last year's 8,152 hours completed.

ACCREDITATION

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

COLLEGE AND BEYOND

40 students graduated in 2012 and will move on to colleges such as American University, Boston University, Brown University, Clark University , College of Charleston, Curry College, Dartmouth College, Dean College, Eckerd College, Elmira College, Fairfield University, Franklin Pierce University, Indiana University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Johnson and Wales University, Lehigh University, Marlboro College, Mitchell College, Norwich University, Pratt Institute, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, Sacred Heart University, Skidmore College, St. Lawrence University, Suffolk University, SUNY-Purchase, Unity College, University of California - Davis, University of California - Irvine, University of California - Santa Barbara, University of New Hampshire, University of Rochester, University of Toledo, University of Vermont, University of Washington, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Westfield State University, and also service in the United States Armed Forces.