St. Johnsbury Academy is an independent school in Saint Johnsbury, VT, specializing in support for students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and NVLD.
St. Johnsbury Academy is an independent, co-educational school in Saint Johnsbury, VT, offering a comprehensive high school experience for grades 9-12. The Academy provides specialized academic support through dedicated Learning Difference Programs, specifically designed to assist students with ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and NVLD. With an average class size of 12, the school offers a focused environment where students can pursue intellectual self-reliance and academic excellence.
The school's academic environment is supported by a highly qualified faculty, with 77% of teachers holding advanced degrees. Beyond core academics, the Academy offers a wide range of advanced courses in sciences, humanities, and the arts, alongside robust extracurricular opportunities including robotics, e-sports, and various athletic programs. For students requiring additional linguistic or academic assistance, the school offers ESL and Guided Studies programs.
St. Johnsbury Academy operates on a rolling admissions basis and maintains a nonsectarian, inclusive community. The school offers a post-graduate year and provides a diverse range of clubs, from the Outing Club to the Gender & Sexuality Union, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility. Annual tuition is approximately $72,700, with additional fees applicable for specialized studies.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students995
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$72,700
Est.1842
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1842 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $72,700 |
| Tuition Notes | Additional fee for ESL and Guided Studies |
| Total Students | 995 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Nicole Biggie |
| Admissions Associate | Lauren McNally |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 5 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ADDADHDDyslexiaNVLD
Advanced Courses
African American HistoryBiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComputer Science A: JAVAComputer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionEnvironmental ScienceEuropean HistoryFrench LanguageJapanese Language and CultureLatinMicroeconomicsMusic TheoryPhysics 1Physics 2Physics C: Electricity and MagnetismPhysics C: MechanicsPrecalculusPsychologyResearchSeminarSpanish LanguageStatisticsStudio Art 2-D DesignStudio Art 3-D DesignStudio Art: DrawingUnited States Government and PoliticsUnited States HistoryWorld HistoryShow More (16)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · E-sports · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Nordic Skiing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (8) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Asian Culture Club · Brain Bee · Breathing Room · Chess Club · Codecraft Club · Dungeons & Dragons · Farm & Garden · FBLA · Gender & Sexuality Union · Knitting Club · Math Club · Model UN · Outing Club · Personal Fitness · Robotics · Scholar’s Bowl · Science Fair · Science Olympiad · SCOPE · Tennis Club · Time To Relax · Virtual Reality Club · Show More (6) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Dance Club · Fashion Club · Hilltones · Student Art League · Theatre · Writers Block · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Badminton · Bowling · Intramural Sports · Mountain Biking Club · Swim Club · Water Sports |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | stjacademy.org/a-culture-of-caring-and-respect/sja-calendar-schedules |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in · n/a |
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