Baylor School

Chattanooga, Tennessee | High School , 9-12 | 6-12 (day), Co-ed | Founded in 1893

Description

Baylor School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Chattanooga, TN. The campus is located on a beautiful 690-acres that overlooks the Tennessee River gorge. With state-of-the art buildings and amazing opportunities inside and outside the classroom, students thrive here. There are opportunities to become a global scholar and travel, explore creative pursuits, impact communities, push outdoor boundaries, participate in college-level research, and learn beyond the classroom.

The curriculum at the Baylor School is centered around college preparation. With small classes, students are supported. These students know how to achieve. In 2018, the $14 million Scotty Probasco Academic Center opened. This center is used for History and English classes. This new space invites students and faculty to interact and explore challenging concepts together. The state-of-the-art technology used in the space allows for optimal creativity. Not to mention the amazing view surrounding the building.

Admissions
$61,875
Cost
$130,000,000
Endowment
46%
Acceptance rate
1893
Founded
Required
SSAT required
690.00
Campus size (acres)
2200
Average SSAT
Non-denominational
Religion
90
Minimum TOEFL
Formal
Dress code
9
Lowest grade
Academics
1070-1310
Average SAT
Program Offered
Lowest ESL level
21-30
Average ACT
No
Post-Grad option
30
Number of AP/Advanced courses
Clubs & Organizations

Anime

Baylor International Student Association

Bible Study Group

Chapel Advisory Committee

Community Service

Computer Club

Earth Advocates

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

French Club

Gender Committee

German Club

Habitat for Humanity

Latin Club

Philosophy Club

RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice)

Readers’ Circle

Religious Round Table

Science Club

SEC (Student Events Committee)

Spanish Club

Spirit Committee

Swing Dance Club

Toss Up

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Walkabout

Writers’ Collective

Sports
Fall

Cheerleading

Baylor Diving Club

Cross Country

Fencing

Football

Golf

Rowing

Girl’s Soccer

Volleyball

Winter

Baylor Diving Club

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading

Fencing

Rowing

Swimming and Diving

Wrestling

Spring

Baseball

Baylor Diving Club

Fencing

Lacrosse

Rowing

Boy’s Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

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Facts & Statistics
171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga, TN 37405
Address
423-267-5902
Phone
9-12 | 6-12 (day)
Grades offered
1,050
Number of students
15
Average class size
1:8
Teacher/student ratio
200
Boarding students
8%
International students
0 (2019)
Vietnamese students
Location
N/A
Town Population
N/A
Crime Rate
N/A
Airport
N/A
Student Activities
Signature Programs

- Advanced Science and Engineering Research Program is supported with a $15 million endowment and trains students to think like scientists through experiential learning 

- Named a Top 25 program in the nation by Sports Illustrated and have won 70+ state championships in the last 15 years

- The Civic Scholars Program requires the construction of a digital portfolio and capstone project demonstrating how a difference was made within the community through courses, clubs, and extra-curricular

- The Global Scholar Program identifies students who have applied an international lens to their learning through activities like model UN and Senior Global Capstone Portfolios

- The Harris-Stanford Honors Program is modeled after college level honors programs and gives students opportunity for civic engagement, extracurricular seminars, travel, and learning and leadership opportunities

- International travel experiences offered every year with opportunity to hike, kayak, give back to the community, learn art or language, or complete an exchange semester

- A thriving fine arts program featuring visiting artists and guest lectures in the areas of theatre, chorus, band, orchestra, dance, painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, digital design, photography, and an extremely successful choir program 

- Walkabout is an outdoor program exploring around the globe through backpacking, bouldering, rafting, hiking, and so much more

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