Type
Boarding and Day
School
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Siviq Rank#30Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day0 AP Courses
Enrollment
509
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School 2025-26 profile data extracted from the official school profile PDF. The profile describes a coeducational Episcopal boarding/day college-preparatory school serving grades 6-12, with 509 Upper School students in 2025-26 and a non-ranking, non-traditional grading system.
College Counseling
College counseling staff includes four Directors of College Counseling and a College Counseling Office Manager; St. Stephen’s adheres to NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
Advanced Coursework
All Upper School courses are taught at an honors level or higher; no AP courses are offered; advanced tracks exist only in mathematics and Spanish; independent study is available in all departments by approval.
Matriculation Notes
College Matriculations, Classes of 2021-2025
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
6th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 6% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
33rd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 33% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
53rd percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 53% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
0th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 0% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
0th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 0% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 6-12
- Residential Enrollment
- 176
- Day Enrollment
- 333
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,365
- Average ACT
- 30
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 9
- Countries Represented
- 26
- Students of Color
- 54%
- International Students
- 19%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 21%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- St. Stephen’s is a non-ranking high school
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- All full-credit courses are included in the GPA. For a weighted GPA, all full-credit courses are weighted by a factor of 1.15.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- When a college or university asks for information about disciplinary history, St. Stephen’s responds honestly and completely in compliance with NACAC guidance and also reports patterns or major cases of academic dishonesty.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Christopher L. Gunnin
Associate Head of School for Academics and Student Programs
Kimberly A. Garey
Head of Upper School
Aaron Snyder
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Majed A. Dergham
Director of College Counseling
Claire E. Fenton
Director of College Counseling
Bea Hodavdekar
Director of College Counseling
Frank Smith
College Counseling Office Manager
Karla S. Enloe
Contact Information
School Contact
6500 St. Stephen’s Drive, Austin, Texas 78746; Fax: 512.327.1311; www.sstx.org
Institutional
Accreditations
Accreditation or membership listed
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Accreditation or membership listed
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
Accreditation or membership listed
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Accreditation or membership listed
Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES)
Accreditation or membership listed
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Accreditation or membership listed
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Accreditation or membership listed
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
440315
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen's Episcopal School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
How many students are enrolled at St. Stephen's Episcopal School?
The current school profile reports about 509 students enrolled at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
What grades does St. Stephen's Episcopal School offer?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School currently reports serving grades 6-12.
Is St. Stephen's Episcopal School a day school or a boarding school?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School is a private school.
Does St. Stephen's Episcopal School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
How many students receive financial aid at St. Stephen's Episcopal School?
The current school profile says about 21.0% of students at St. Stephen's Episcopal School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for St. Stephen's Episcopal School?
The current school profile highlights The University of Texas at Austin as one of the top reported college destinations for St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
How does St. Stephen’s handle course rigor in the Upper School?
All Upper School courses are taught at an honors level or higher. Advanced tracks are limited to math and Spanish, and independent study is available in any department with approval.
Does St. Stephen’s rank students or weight GPAs?
St. Stephen’s is a non-ranking high school. All full-credit courses count in the GPA, and weighted GPA uses a 1.15 factor for all full-credit courses.
Is there a service requirement?
Yes. Students are required to complete at least 10 hours per year serving marginalized populations and/or addressing environmental concerns.
What kind of college counseling support is listed?
The college counseling office includes four Directors of College Counseling plus an office manager, and the school says it follows NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757702326/sstxorg/wv2hwehi9xis7auculvc/2025-26_SSESSchoolProfile-CollegeCounseling_web.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Average Class Size • Day Enrollment • Honors Program • Receiving Financial Aid • Students of Color |
| About - St. Stephen's Episcopal School www.sstx.org/about | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Countries Represented • Enrollment • Faculty Count • International Students • States Represented |
| Home - St. Stephen's Episcopal School www.sstx.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year • Grades Served • Residential Enrollment • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
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| official_website | www.sstx.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sstx.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/academics/college-counseling | existing |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757702326/sstxorg/wv2hwehi9xis7auculvc/2025-26_SSESSchoolProfile-CollegeCounseling_web.pdf | page_scan |
| About - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission & Values - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about/mission-values | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Campus - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about/our-campus | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.sstx.org | existing |
| Head of School Welcome - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about/head-of-school-welcome | supplemental_backfill |
| Our History - St. Stephen's Episcopal School | www.sstx.org/about/our-history | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 6-12 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a pioneering coeducational school serving 714 boarding and day students in grades 6 through 12. |
| Lowest Grade | 6 | 6-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 6-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 6-12 |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a pioneering coeducational school serving 714 boarding and day students... |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | coeducational Episcopal college preparatory school | St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a pioneering coeducational school... We provide a distinctive college preparatory curriculum... Founded in 1950 by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas... |
| School Type Code | coeducational_episcopal_college_preparatory_school | coeducational Episcopal college preparatory school |
| Enrollment | 509 | Upper School Community, 2025–26 ... 509 Upper School Students |
| Residential Enrollment | 176 | Upper School Community, 2025–26 ... 176 boarding, 333 day |
| Day Enrollment | 333 | Upper School Community, 2025–26 ... 176 boarding, 333 day |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | 8:1 Student:Teacher Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1950 | Established in 1950 |
| School Leadership | - | Head of School Christopher L. Gunnin |
| Key Contacts | - | Directors of College Counseling Majed A. Dergham: [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Accreditations and Memberships - National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 440315 |
| AP Courses | 0 | Although the school does not offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, our faculty design courses whose depth and complexity go well beyond those prescribed by the AP program. |
| Average Class Size | 17 | 509 Upper School Students 8:1 Student:Teacher Ratio 17 Average Class Size |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | All Upper School courses at St. Stephen’s are taught at an honors level or higher, and there are no advanced tracks except in mathematics and Spanish. |
| Advanced Course Notes | All Upper School courses are taught at an honors level or higher; no AP courses are offered; advanced tracks exist only in mathematics and Spanish; independent study is available in all departments by approval. | All Upper School courses at St. Stephen’s are taught at an honors level or higher, and there are no advanced tracks except in mathematics and Spanish. Although the school does not offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses... |
| Faculty Count | 100 | 100 faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling staff includes four Directors of College Counseling and a College Counseling Office Manager; St. Stephen’s adheres to NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. | Directors of College Counseling ... College Counseling Office Manager ... Commitment to Ethical Practice: St. Stephen’s adheres to and promotes best practices as determined by NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1365 | Standardized Testing, Classes of 2023–2025 ... SAT COMBINED Mean = 1365 |
| Average ACT | 30 | Standardized Testing, Classes of 2023–2025 ... ACT COMPOSITE Mean = 30 |
| Matriculation Summary | College Matriculations, Classes of 2021-2025 | College Matriculations, Classes of 2021-2025 |
| Top Colleges | - | The University of Texas at Austin 60 graduates; Rice University 19 graduates; University of Colorado Boulder 18 graduates; New York University 17 graduates; The University of Texas at San Antonio 12 graduates; Stanford University 10 graduates; University of California, Berkeley 10 graduates; Georgetown University 9 graduates; Texas A&M University 9 graduates; University of Virginia 9 graduates; University of Wisconsin-Madison 9 graduates; Cornell University 8 graduates; Trinity University 8 graduates; Tufts University 8 graduates; Tulane University 8 graduates; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 8 graduates; University of Southern California 8 graduates; Boston University 7 graduates; Lehigh University 7 graduates; Purdue University 7 graduates; The University of Texas at Dallas 7 graduates; University of Miami 7 graduates; University of Michigan 7 graduates; Vanderbilt University 7 graduates; Washington University in St. Louis 7 graduates; Dartmouth College 6 graduates; Emerson College 6 graduates; Emory University 6 graduates; George Washington University 6 graduates; Pomona College 6 graduates; Columbia University 5 graduates; Loyola Marymount University 5 graduates; Northeastern University 5 graduates; Santa Clara University 5 graduates; University of California, Davis 5 graduates; University of California, Santa Barbara 5 graduates; University of Houston 5 graduates; Yale University 5 graduates |
| States Represented | 9 | Boarding students from 17 cities in Texas, 9 states and 26 countries |
| Countries Represented | 26 | Boarding students from 17 cities in Texas, 9 states and 26 countries |
| Students of Color | 54 | Upper School Community, 2025–26 ... 54% students of color |
| International Students | 19 | 19% students from outside the United States |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 21 | 21% of students receive financial assistance |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | St. Stephen’s is a non-ranking high school | St. Stephen’s is a non-ranking high school and uses a non-traditional grading scale. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | St. Stephen’s is a non-ranking high school |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | For a weighted GPA, all full-credit courses are weighted by a factor of 1.15. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | All full-credit courses are included in the GPA. For a weighted GPA, all full-credit courses are weighted by a factor of 1.15. | All full-credit courses are included in the GPA. For a weighted GPA, all full-credit courses are weighted by a factor of 1.15. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | When a college or university asks for information about disciplinary history, St. Stephen’s responds honestly and completely in compliance with NACAC guidance and also reports patterns or major cases of academic dishonesty. | When a college or university asks us to provide information about a student’s disciplinary history, we will respond honestly and completely, in compliance with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. We will also report patterns or major cases of academic dishonesty. |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day model is explicitly reported; Upper School has 176 boarding and 333 day students.; No admit rate, applicant count, or yield rate is reported; selectivity deduction relies on strong score context rather than direct admission-pressure data.; Standardized testing is strong: ACT composite median 30 and middle 50% 27-34; SAT combined median 1330 and middle 50% 1260-1493 for Classes of 2023-2025.; National academic recognition is substantial: 23 National Merit Semifinalists and 72 Commendations across Classes of 2023-2025.; Academic program reports all Upper School courses taught at honors level or higher, no AP courses, advanced tracks only in mathematics and Spanish, and independent study by approval.; Testing policy for college admission is not reported in the supplied evidence.; College counseling appears robust: four Directors of College Counseling plus a College Counseling Office Manager, with NACAC ethical-practice adherence and ACCIS/NACAC memberships listed.; Student-body reach is global: boarding students come from 17 Texas cities, 9 states, and 26 countries; 19% of students are from outside the United States.; Financial-aid participation is reported at 21% of students receiving financial assistance; no tuition-free share or aid budget is reported.; College outcomes are directly reported via five-year matriculation data, including substantial placements at UT Austin, Rice, NYU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, Cornell, USC, Vanderbilt, Washington University in St. Louis, Dartmouth, Emory, Pomona, Columbia, and Yale. |