Saint James School
6010 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL
(334) 273-3021 • www.stjweb.org
About: Saint James School began as a kindergarten in 1955
and throughout its decades of growth and expansion has always
remained true to its original mission: “We are committed to
challenging and assisting students in realizing their individual
potential and preparing them for lives of responsibility, service,
and achievement.”
Class Size: Saint James has a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 with
an average class size of 18 students.
Career-based Programs: In middle school, Saint James
conducts a Career Assessment in 7th grade and Career Week
program in 8th grade with career research, job application,
resume building, letter writing, and professional shadowing.
In high school, Saint James offers 20 AP and advanced courses,
and a full range of electives including unique initiatives aimed at
sharpening students’ abilities in future college majors.
Athletics: Saint James School offers 47 competitive athletic
teams from girls and boys basketball and soccer, football,
baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, an equestrian team, track
and field, wrestling – the list goes on! The Saint James head
coaches and assistant coaches have vast experience playing and
coaching collegiate and professional sports. This experience
creates connections for Saint James athletes who want to pursue
playing sports at the next level. In recent years, athletes from
Saint James School have moved on to play in Division 1 sports
programs at Auburn University, University of Alabama
Birmingham, Vanderbilt University, Florida A&M, and more.
Music/Fine Arts: Saint James offers music and art appreciation
from Pre-K3 through high school. In middle school and high
school, students are able to select from a number of acclaimed
art, photography, and music courses. Each year, many of the
Saint James students in these programs earn local, state, regional,
and national commendation for their talents.
Academics: The college preparatory curriculum at Saint James
School blends superior academics and state-of-the-art technol-
ogy with absorbing enrichment and exploratory classes, and
innovative electives. 20 AP and Advanced high school courses
are offered.
College Prep: Saint James School offers a college preparatory
curriculum with college counseling beginning in 9th grade. The
school offers parents and students many opportunities to attend
workshops and educational seminars regarding college applica-
tions, financial aid, etc. The high school counselors at Saint James
begin individual college-counseling sessions with students in
their junior year. The students are invited to meet college
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representatives when they visit Saint James throughout the
school year. The college counselors at Saint James School use
Naviance as a resource tool with their students. This robust
program identifies students’ strengths and interests; helps narrow
their college search, and assists students through the applica-
tion and admissions process. Several opportunities are offered
for parents and teens to prepare for college including College
Planning Night, Scholarship/Financial Aid Workshops, and
Standardized Test Workshops. Saint James School graduates have
garnered scholarships totaling more than $32.6 million over the
last five years.
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