ADMISSIONS
Student Profile
High School Core & Elective Course Offerings
English
- English I
- Honors English I
- English II
- Honors English II
- English III
- AP English Language & Composition
- English IV
- AP English Literature & Composition
Mathematics
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Honors Geometry
- Algebra II
- Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry
- Algebra III with Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Honors Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
History & Social Sciences
- World History I
- AP World History
- World History II
- AP European History
- American History
- AP United States History
- US Government/Senior Economics
- AP Government & Politics: U.S.
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Human Geography
Science
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Honors Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Honors Chemistry
- AP Chemistry with Lab Class
- AP Biology with Lab Class
- AP Physics
- Conceptual Physics
World Language
- Spanish I, II
- Honors Spanish II, III , IV
- Latin I, II
- Honors Latin II, III, IV
Technology
- 21st Century Technology
- Programming*/Networking*
- AP Computer Science Principles*
Physical & Health Education
- Physical Education
- Athletic Weight Training
- Seventh Period Athletics
- Cheerleading I, II, III, IV
- Dance Team
- Lifetime Health and Wellness
Fine & Performing Arts Electives
Additional Elective Offerings
Fine & Performing Arts Electives
- Visual Arts I, II, III, IV
- AP Studio Art: Drawing with Lab
- Photography I, II
- Graphic Design
- AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
- Chorus I, II, III, IV
- Percussion
- AP Music Theory
- Performance Studies
- Instrumental Music I, II, III, IV (Marching and Concert Band)
- Theater Arts I, II
- Technical Theater I, II
- Technical Theater Productions
- Competitive Speech & Debate
- Journalism: Newspaper
- Journalism: Yearbook
- Public Speaking
Additional Elective Offerings
- Survey of Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy & Related Professions
- Introduction to Philosophy and World Religions
- Interpersonal Relations Youth Leadership
- Leadership Seminar
High School Information
For a general diploma, the student must pass 25 Carnegie units, including the following:
- English: 4 units
- Mathematics: 4 units (a minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Algebra III/
Trig) - Social Studies: 4 units
- Science: 4 units
- World Language: 2 units (at least two consecutive years of the same language
is required) - Physical Education: 1 unit
- Technology: 1 unit
- Fine Arts: 1 unit
- Electives: 4 units
Three levels of Honors Diplomas are available, requiring the following grade point averages (GPA): Cum Laude, 3.8 GPA; Magna Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA; and Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA.
To earn an Honors Diploma, students must also meet the following requirements in addition to those for the General Diploma:
- Pass two additional Carnegie units
- Earn a minimum GPA of 3.8
- The student must complete six elective credits, one of which must be the third year of the same world language
- The student must receive high school credit for a minimum of four of the following science courses: Physical Science,
Honors Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, or AP Physics - Complete six semesters of Advanced Placement courses in at least two subject areas
- Complete four semesters at Saint James School and satisfy all other requirements (transfer students only)
- Complete eight hours of approved, documented volunteer service for each year of attendance at Saint James in grades nine through twelve
Honors Course Offerings
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English I
- English II
- Algebra II with Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Latin II, III, IV
- Spanish II, III, IV
Advanced Placement Course Offerings
- Art 2D Design
- Studio Art: 2-D Design
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- Computer Science Principles
- World History
- European History
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics
- Studio Art: Drawing
- U.S. History
- U.S. Government and Politics
Saint James students taking AP exams consistently score higher than the global and state averages for those courses offered at Saint James School.
Total Number of AP Exams Taken in 2021: 159 in 15 subjects
81% of AP exam scores exceed the state and global average.
AP Scholar Designation: 17
AP Scholar with Honors Designation: 9
AP Scholar with Distinction Designation: 4
- 2022-23: Six Finalists; Four Commended
- 2021-22: One Commended
- 2020-21: Two Finalists; Two Scholarship Winners
- 2019-20: One Finalist; One Commended
- 2017-18: Two Finalists; One Commended
- 2016-17: Four Finalists; Four Commended
- 2015-16: One Commended
- 2014-15: Two Finalists; One National Achievement Finalist; One Commended
- 2013-14: One Finalist; One National Achievement Finalist
- 2012-13: One Finalist; Two Commended
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-64
F = 63 and below
- Air Force Academy
- Agnes Scott College
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Alabama at Huntsville
- University of Alabama
- American University
- Appalachian State University
- University of Arizona
- Auburn University
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Ball State University
- Baylor University
- Belmont University
- Berry College
- Binghamton University (SUNY)
- Birmingham-Southern College
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Brandeis University
- Brevard College
- Brigham Young University
- Brown University
- Bryn Mawr College
- University of California Irvine
- California State Polytechnic Institute
- Calvin University
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- University of Central Florida
- Centre College
- University of Chicago
- The Citadel
- Clemson University
- College of Charleston
- College of William & Mary
- Colorado School of Mines
- University of Colorado
- Colorado State University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Davidson College
- University of Denver
- Dickinson College
- Duke University
- Elon University
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Emory University
- Emory & Henry University
- Faulkner University
- Florida A & M
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
- University of Florida
- Furman University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown College
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- University of Georgia
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia State University
- Hampden-Sydney College
- University of Hartford
- Harvard University
- University of Houston
- Huntingdon College
- Indiana University
- Iowa State University
- University of Kentucky
- Liberty University
- Louisiana State University
Loyola University - Marymount Manhattan College
- University of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Miami
- Millsaps College
- Mercer University
- University of Michigan
- Middlebury College
- Mississippi College
- University of Mississippi
- Mississippi State University
- University of Missouri
- University of Mobile
- University of Montevallo
- Morehouse College
- University of Nebraska
- New York University
- University of North Alabama
- University of North Carolina
- North Carolina School for the Arts
- Northeastern University
- University of North Texas
- Northwestern University
- University of Notre Dame
- Oberlin College
- Ohio State University
- Oglethorpe University
- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University
- Olin College
- Oxford University, England
- Pepperdine University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Portland
- Presbyterian College
- Princeton University
- Providence College
- Purdue University
- Queens University, Canada
- Regents College, London
- Rhodes College
- Rice University
- Rollins College
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Rutgers University
- Saint Louis University
- Samford University
- San Diego State University
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Seattle University
- University of South Alabama
- University of South Carolina
- University of Southern California
- University of Southern Mississippi
- University of the South: Sewanee
- Southern Methodist University
- University of South Florida
- Spring Hill College
- Stanford University
- University of Tampa
- University of Tennessee
- University of Texas
- Texas Christian University
- Texas State University
- University of Toronto
- Troy University
- Tufts University
- Tulane University
- Tuskegee University
- University of Virginia
- United States Military Academy
- United States Naval Academy
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington and Lee University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wesleyan College of North Carolina
- Wesleyan University
- Western Kentucky University
- Wofford College
ACT Composite Score Quintile Distribution
Sector of Class
Distribution
Top 20 percent
30-34
Second
25-29
Third
23-25
Fourth
20-22
Fifth
19 or below
Middle 50 percent scored between 20-28.
SAT Score Distribution
Total: Middle 50 percent scored between 1040-1240
EBRW: Middle 50 percent scored between 510-640
Math: Middle 50 percent scored between 530-590
GPA Quintile Distribution
Sector of Class
Distribution
Top 20 percent
4.03 or higher
Second
3.86-4.01
Third
3.46-3.84
Fourth
3.0-3.44
Fifth
2.38-2.98
High School Information
For a general diploma, the student must pass 25 Carnegie units, including the following:
- English: 4 units
- Mathematics: 4 units (a minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Algebra III/
Trig) - Social Studies: 4 units
- Science: 4 units
- World Language: 2 units (at least two consecutive years of the same language
is required) - Physical Education: 1 unit
- Technology: 1 unit
- Fine Arts: 1 unit
- Electives: 4 units
Three levels of Honors Diplomas are available, requiring the following grade point averages (GPA): Cum Laude, 3.8 GPA; Magna Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA; and Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA.
To earn an Honors Diploma, students must also meet the following requirements in addition to those for the General Diploma:
- Pass two additional Carnegie units
- Earn a minimum GPA of 3.8
- The student must complete six elective credits, one of which must be the third year of the same world language
- The student must receive high school credit for a minimum of four of the following science courses: Physical Science,
Honors Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, or AP Physics - Complete six semesters of Advanced Placement courses in at least two subject areas
- Complete four semesters at Saint James School and satisfy all other requirements (transfer students only)
- Complete eight hours of approved, documented volunteer service for each year of attendance at Saint James in grades nine through twelve
Honors Course Offerings
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English I
- English II
- Algebra II with Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Advanced Placement Course Offerings
- Art History
- Art 2D Design
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- Computer Science Principles
- World History
- European History
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics
- Studio Art: Drawing
- U.S. History
- U.S. Government and Politics
Saint James students taking AP exams consistently score higher than the global and state averages for those courses offered at Saint James School.
2017-2021 Saint James Students Scoring 3, 4, or 5: 75%
Total Number of AP Exams Taken in 2021: 194
61% scored 3, 4, or 5
26% scored 4 or 5
AP Scholar Designation: 14
AP Scholar with Honors Designation: 4
AP Scholar with Distinction Designation: 2
- 2020-21: Two Finalists; Two Scholarship Winners
- 2019-20: One Finalist; One Commended
- 2017-18: Two Finalists; One Commended
- 2016-17: Four Finalists; Four Commended
- 2015-16: One Commended
- 2014-15: Two Finalists; One National Achievement Finalist; One Commended
- 2013-14: One Finalist; One National Achievement Finalist
- 2012-13: One Finalist; Two Commended
Saint James School does not assign class rank.
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-64
F = 63 and below
- Air Force Academy
- Agnes Scott College
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Alabama at Huntsville
- University of Alabama
- American University
- Appalachian State University
- University of Arizona
- Auburn University
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Ball State University
- Baylor University
- Belmont University
- Berry College
- Binghamton University (SUNY)
- Birmingham-Southern College
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Brandeis University
- Brevard College
- Brigham Young University
- Brown University
- Bryn Mawr College
- University of California Irvine
- California State Polytechnic Institute
- Calvin University
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- University of Central Florida
- Centre College
- University of Chicago
- The Citadel
- Clemson University
- College of Charleston
- College of William & Mary
- Colorado School of Mines
- University of Colorado
- Colorado State University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Davidson College
- University of Denver
- Dickinson College
- Duke University
- Elon University
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Emory University
- Emory & Henry University
- Faulkner University
- Florida A & M
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
- University of Florida
- Furman University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown College
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- University of Georgia
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia State University
- Hampden-Sydney College
- University of Hartford
- Harvard University
- University of Houston
- Huntingdon College
- Indiana University
- Iowa State University
- University of Kentucky
- Liberty University
- Louisiana State University
Loyola University - Marymount Manhattan College
- University of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Miami
- Millsaps College
- Mercer University
- University of Michigan
- Middlebury College
- Mississippi College
- University of Mississippi
- Mississippi State University
- University of Missouri
- University of Mobile
- University of Montevallo
- Morehouse College
- University of Nebraska
- New York University
- University of North Alabama
- University of North Carolina
- North Carolina School for the Arts
- Northeastern University
- University of North Texas
- Northwestern University
- University of Notre Dame
- Oberlin College
- Ohio State University
- Oglethorpe University
- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University
- Olin College
- Oxford University, England
- Pepperdine University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Portland
- Presbyterian College
- Princeton University
- Providence College
- Purdue University
- Queens University, Canada
- Regents College, London
- Rhodes College
- Rice University
- Rollins College
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Rutgers University
- Saint Louis University
- Samford University
- San Diego State University
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Seattle University
- University of South Alabama
- University of South Carolina
- University of Southern California
- University of Southern Mississippi
- University of the South: Sewanee
- Southern Methodist University
- University of South Florida
- Spring Hill College
- Stanford University
- University of Tampa
- University of Tennessee
- University of Texas
- Texas Christian University
- Texas State University
- University of Toronto
- Troy University
- Tufts University
- Tulane University
- Tuskegee University
- University of Virginia
- United States Military Academy
- United States Naval Academy
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington and Lee University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wesleyan College of North Carolina
- Wesleyan University
- Western Kentucky University
- Wofford College
ACT Composite Score Quintile Distribution
Sector of Class
Distribution
Top 20 percent33-28
Second28-26
Third25-23
Fourth23-20
Fifth20 or below
Middle 50 percent scored between 18-28.
SAT Score Quintile Distribution
Top 20 percent
Total1460-1210
EBRW780-660
Math750-590
Second
Total1200-1180
EBRW640-620
Math580-570
Third
Total1170-1110
EBRW610-580
Math560-530
Fourth
Total1100-1080
EBRW570-540
Math480-460
Fifth
Total1070-1000
EBRW530-520
Math480-460
Total: Middle 50 percent scored between 1090-1200.
EBRW: Middle 50 percent scored between 560-640.
Math: Middle 50 percent scored between 510-580..
GPA Quintile Distribution
Sector of Class
Distribution
Top 20 percent4.24-4.08
Second4.06-3.92
Third3.81-3.48
Fourth3.47-3.15
Fifth3.15-2.33