San Marcos Academy vs. Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
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School Overview
Top Rankings
San Marcos Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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School History
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Founded in 1907 San Marcos Academy is a coeducational, Christian boarding and day school located in the beautiful Texas hill country. Our mission is "to educate young men and women in a nurturing community based upon Christian values."
We offer both 7-day and 5-day boarding programs for grades 6-12 as well as a day program for grades K-12.
The Academy features a college preparatory curriculum that can be tailored to accommodate a broad range of learning abilities. Our academic program offers leadership training; dual-credit college and AP courses; a strong fine arts department; an Accommodated Learning Program for student with mild to moderate learning differences; and English as a Second Language support for international students.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
Hill Country Christian School's mission is for faculty and staff to work in partnership with parents to nurture character and spiritual development in our students through a Bible-based, goal oriented, academic curriculum.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
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
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD
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Year Founded
1907
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Students Body
Total Students
353 students
1557 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
3
Kindergarten Students
20
1446
Grade 1 Students
18
8
Grade 2 Students
10
9
Grade 3 Students
21
6
Grade 4 Students
13
9
Grade 5 Students
22
6
Grade 6 Students
14
8
Grade 7 Students
16
11
Grade 8 Students
34
12
Grade 9 Students
34
14
Grade 10 Students
39
10
Grade 11 Students
53
13
Grade 12 Students
46
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
76 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
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Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
8
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:20
Average SAT score
1137
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Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants, polo shirts, plaid skirts)
(khaki pants, polo shirts, plaid skirts)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,000
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Tuition Notes
PreK = $8684
K-2nd grade = $9736
3rd-5th Grade = $10262
6th-8th Grade = $12212
9th-12th Grade = $14000
Boarding 5-day 6th-12th grade = $42740
Boarding 7-day 6th-12th grade = $53264
International Boarding 6th-12th = $63240Boarding 6th-12th grade =
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Corey Boyer
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Admissions Associate
Corey Boyer
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Intramurals, JROTC, Leo Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Running Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council
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