St. Andrew's School, DE vs. Deerfield Academy
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School History
Overview
St. Andrew's is a 21st century school with the spirit, intention, and culture to create positive innovation and change in the nation and the world.
With an extraordinary faculty and student body, St. Andrew's actively pursues the synthesis of academic excellence and human excellence.
We are determined to inspire our students and graduates to see their educational experience here as the foundation of engaged lives as citizens of a world in need of creativity, compassion, justice, and collaboration.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1929
1797
Campus Size
2200 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
320
653
% Students of Color
41%
32%
% International Students
12%
12%
% Students Boarding
100%
88%
Average SAT Score
1372
1400
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1260 - 1480
n/a
Average ACT score
28
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
44
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
74%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$230 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$69,400
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$50,104
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
75
85
Acceptance Rate
22%
13%
Director of Admissions
Will Robinson
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
44
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
15
23
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceField Hockey
FootballLacrosse
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
VolleyballWinter Track
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCycling
DanceDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
40
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ad Astra- astronomy clubAsian Affinity Group
Beekeeper's ClubCasa Latina
Coding ClubCommunity Service Organization
Crepes and ConversationEnvironmental Stewards
EssenceGirls Collaborative
Guys GroupHumans of St. Andrew's
Mentoring- community serviceMock Trial
Model United NationsMulticultural Affinity Group
OnyxOrganic Gardening
Outing ClubPlaywriting Club
Poetry ClubRobotics
SapphireSAS Book Club
Senior Center- community serviceSouth Asian Affinity Group
St. Andrew's Medical SocietyStudent Council
Student VestrySWAG (student weekend activity group)
The Andrean- literary magazineThe Cardinal- school newspaper
The Griffin- yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Andrean Ensemble (Choral Music)Jazz Ensemble
Musical Theater ShowcaseNoxontones- Acapella Group
OrchestraSt. Andrew's Dance Company
Recreational Athletic Programs:
St. Andrew's Indoor Soccer League (SAISL)
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Albany RoadLit Magazine
Alpine SkiingAmnesty International
Angling ClubArabic Club
Asian Students AssociationBallet
Ballroom DancingBlack Student Alliance
Black Student CoalitionCheerleaders
Chinese ClubChorus
Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship Club
Classical Music SocietyClassics Club
Community ServiceComputer Club
DanceDebate Forum
Deerfield ScrollDiversity Club
Environmental Action GroupFire Department Volunteers
Food ClubKnitting
Poetry NightResidence Hall Student Government
Sage Literary MagazineSki/Snowboarding
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Animal Rights ClubAquarium Society
Asian Student AssociationChess
Current Issues Speakers Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBasketball
Fly Fishing Club