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Benefits of Boarding School

Well Rounded and Well Prepared.

Boarding school offers an extraordinary academic experience while providing the opportunity to try new things, challenge yourself, build character, and make lifelong friendships. 

Boarding at Saint James School means more time with your teachers and deeper relationships. The 24/7 immersion in our community creates additional opportunities to develop independence, resilience, and self-motivation, providing the best preparation for the demands of college.

"The familial aspect of Saint James created unbreakable bonds between me and my peers. The sense of community is unparalleled and I am unlikely to find such in any other place."
- Camilla P. '22

Benefits of Boarding at Saint James


The Academic Benefits of Boarding School

Challenged

Percent of students who report that their school is academically challenging:

91% of boarding school students report being academically challenged

Supported

Hours spent with teachers, coaches, and staff outside of class:
Boarding school students spend 9 hours with staff outside of class

Percent of students who report having high-quality teachers:

96% of boarding school students report having high-quality teachers

Prepared

Percent of graduates who report being very well prepared academically for college:

78% of boarding school students report being academically prepared for college


The Residential Benefits of Boarding School

Hours per week students report spending on creative endeavors:

6 hours per week boarding school students spend on creative endeavors

Hours per week students report spending on exercise or playing sports:

12 hours per week boarding school students spend on sports

Percent of students who say their schools offer opportunities for leadership:

77% of boarding school students report having opportunities for leadership

Percent who report being very well prepared for the non-academic aspects of college life:

87% of boarding school graduates report being prepared for non-academic aspects of college

* Statistics are from a study by the Art and Science Group, commissioned by The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

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Boarding at SJS

A Place for You

Living in our community means round-the-clock immersion in a diverse and talented group of motivated, hard-working, and principled people. It means feeling valued and respected. It means always having someone to hang out with, to learn from, and to lean on.

Boarding Life at SJS

“The thing I enjoyed most about Saint James is the active community. Here you are able to participate in many different activities that helps to keep you engaged and allows you to meet the diverse people of Saint James."Felipe A. '22