Mead Hall Episcopal School vs. St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Mead Hall Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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School History
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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School History
Overview
Established in 1955, Mead Hall's mission is to challenge students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth, and moral integrity. After merging with Aiken Prep School in 2012, Mead Hall now serves a diverse and talented student body in grades 3K - 12 by providing a rigorous curriculum, small class sizes, a firm spiritual foundation and a safe, nurturing community.
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School bases its curriculum on national, state, and Diocese of Charleston standards.
In addition to a curriculum which includes science, health, social studies, technology, physical education, ixl math and the arts, there is an emphasis on the traditional 3 R`s of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Children who attend St. Mary`s also benefit from a curriculum that includes an additional 3 R`s: respect, reverence, and responsibility.
All students take either Spanish or German. Chromebooks are used in the classroom.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1955
1904
Students Body
Total Students
367 students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
28
18
Grade 1 Students
35
23
Grade 2 Students
26
22
Grade 3 Students
27
29
Grade 4 Students
29
18
Grade 5 Students
28
26
Grade 6 Students
31
16
Grade 7 Students
24
26
Grade 8 Students
28
24
Grade 9 Students
25
-
Grade 10 Students
18
-
Grade 11 Students
21
-
Grade 12 Students
9
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
70%
Average Class Size
12
14
Number of AP Classes
9
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:10
Average SAT score
1300
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants with red, white, or blue polo)
(Khaki pants with red, white, or blue polo)
Formal
(School uniform worn daily, Formal Uniform worn on Mass days)
(School uniform worn daily, Formal Uniform worn on Mass days)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,600
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Tuition Notes
Tuition begins at $5600 and increases depending on grade level. Tuition includes activity, book, and supply fees, as well as daily hot lunch.
There is an active parishioner rate, with multiple children discount. There is a \"non parishioner rate, with slight multiple children discounts. Please visit our website for tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
5%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
Felicia Pontoo
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Archery, Art Club, Beta Club, Honor Council, Interact Club, Junior Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Violin
Jr. National Beta Club, Yearbook Club, youth choir