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St. Margaret's At a Glance
Founded in 1979
Headmaster: Marcus D. Hurlbut, since 2003
About
Founded in 1979, St. Margaret's Episcopal School is the premier coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school in Orange County serving 1,200 students in preschool through grade 12. St. Margaret's is situated on a picturesque twenty-acre campus in historic San Juan Capistrano, Calif., with dedicated campuses for each school division and well equipped classrooms and facilities, including science and technology labs, library, arts studios and performance spaces and athletics fields and gymnasiums. With nearly 2,000 alumni who have matriculated to colleges and universities across the country, St. Margaret's is a vital member of the San Juan Capistrano community and educational landscape of Southern California.
Our Students and Families
- Total Student Body: 1220
- Preschool: 90
- Lower School: 400
- Middle School: 310
- Upper School: 420
- Boys: 49%
- Girls: 51%
- Students of color: 24.4%
- Local Cities & Communities Represented: 33
- Families: 911
- Faith Backgrounds: 21
- Episcopalian: 18%
Academics
- Faculty: 135
- Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 65%
- College Counselors: 3
- Librarians: 5
- Annual Faculty Professional Development: 100%
- Professional Development Budget: $120,000
- Preschool Student to Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Lower School Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Middle School Student to Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Upper School Student to Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Advanced Placement Courses: 24
Class of 2011 SAT Mean
- Critical Reading: 611
- Math: 622
- Writing: 639
- Total: 1872
- College placement: 100 %
- Colleges visiting campus annually: More than 120
Top Colleges and Universities Attended by Graduates (2006-2011):
| In California | Out of State |
|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Southern Methodist University |
| University of California, Berkeley | University of Washington |
| University of California, Los Angeles | New York University |
| University of San Diego | Georgetown University |
| University of California, Irvine | Arizona State University |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | University of Pennsylvania |
| Pepperdine University | Boston College |
Community Life
- Varsity Sports: 23
- Junior Varsity Sports: 15
- CIF Championships: 22
- State Championships: 4
- Middle School Sports: 15
- Drama Productions: 6
- Music and Dance Productions: 7
- Music groups:
| Choir | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Strings and Wind Ensemble | ||
| Marching Band |
- Visual Arts:
| Painting | ||
| Drawing | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Photography | ||
| Digital Media Arts |
- Leadership:
| Associated Student Body | ||
| Honor Committee | ||
| Peer Counseling | ||
| Admission Ambassadors | ||
| Joint Leadership Council |
- Chapel:
| Upper School and Middle School: Weekly | ||
| Lower School: 4 times per week | ||
| Preschool: Monthly |
- Community Service Hours:
| More than 10,000 annually | ||
| Graduation requirement: 90 hours |
- Student Advisory Small Groups in Upper and Middle School
- Student Clubs: 75
Technology and Facilities
- Campus: 20 acres
- Classroom Buildings: 8
- Gymnasiums: 2
- Athletics Fields: 3
- Playgrounds: 2
- Library
| 37,000 books | ||
| 2,000 video and audio volumes | ||
| 23 web-based subscription resources |
- Science Labs: 9
- Computer labs: 8, including:
| Robotics and Engineering Lab | ||
| 21st Century Learning Lab | ||
| Digital Media Arts Lab |
- Computers:
| More than 1,200 | ||
| One-to-one laptops for grades 3-12 | ||
| Middle School student iPad program |
- Visual Arts Studios: 6
- Dance Studio: 1
- Music Rooms: 4
- School-wide Garden and Greenhouse. Preschool and Lower School Satellite Gardens
- New 45,000 sq. ft. Performing Arts Center opening May 2012
Accreditations & Associations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- California Association of Independent Schools
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Independent Schools
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education
- Cum Laude Society
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Preschool: $8,014 - $18,900*
- Lower School: $19,290
- Middle School: $20,990
- Upper School: $22,800
- Financial aid awards in 2011-2012: $3 million
- Students receiving aid: 18%
St. Margaret's commitment to community, diversity and its Episcopal tradition are at the heart of the need-based Financial Aid program. St. Margaret's endeavors to attract students and families from all backgrounds who are a right match academically and philosophically regardless of financial resources.
Annual Giving
Funds raised annually: More than $1.5 million
Mission Statement
Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.
Core Values
Character - In the Episcopal tradition, we emphasize moral integrity, spiritual growth, compassion, and responsibility.
Community - We seek diversity and acknowledge the dignity of each individual within a community framework that emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, service and commitment to the common good.
Balance and Breadth - We believe that personal growth and awareness are best fostered through the pursuit of a broad range of academic, artistic, athletic and co-curricular opportunities.
High Expectations - We guide and nurture our students as they discover and cultivate their unique gifts and talents, challenging each individual to achieve his or her full potential.
Leadership
In its 33-year history, St. Margaret's has been led by three visionary headmasters. Current Headmaster Marcus D. Hurlbut has led the school since 2003. Founder The Reverend Canon Ernest D. Sillers led St. Margaret's from 1979 to 1986. Mr. Markham B. Campaigne served as headmaster from 1986 to 2003. St. Margaret's is overseen by an experienced team of academic administrators, including principals and assistant principals at each division, and governed by an independent board of trustees.
Non Discrimination Policy
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.
Admission
St. Margaret's seeks students of exemplary character who demonstrate the ability to succeed in an academically demanding program, show potential for engagement in leadership and service opportunities, and whose parents' educational and developmental goals align with those of the school.
