Mission: The Mission of Saint James School is to prepare young men and women for academic success in college, and to challenge and inspire them to be leaders for good in the world. We seek to do this within a small and familial residential community which values the moral and spiritual development of our students. At a Glance: Founded 1842 College-preparatory boarding & day programs Co-ed, grades 8-12 Affiliated with the Episcopal Church; accepting of all faiths Located in Hagerstown, Maryland, ~70 miles from DC and Baltimore Students from 15 states and 14 countries 600+ acre campus with natural spring (the Bai Yuka) Sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, wrestling, field hockey, softball, volleyball, dance, martial arts Full arts program: theatre, music, visual arts, dance 32 full-time teaching faculty; 56% hold advanced degrees Accredited jointly by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools and Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education Member of the Cum Laude Society, NACAC, PCACAC, ACCIS, College Board, NAIS, AIMS, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools Need-based financial aid available