Big School Opportunities, Small School Feel

Academics

Signature Programs

Boarding

Our high school and PG students benefit from small classes, talented teachers, and a huge array of academic opportunities. We offer over 220 courses to choose from, including 32 Advanced Placement courses, 40 courses in the fine and performing arts, college-level engineering, four languages, and an award-winning technical education department.

Although the academics at SJA are exceptional across the board, a number of programs truly set us apart. From high-level math to the AP Capstone Diploma, from the culinary arts to fashion design, our Signature Programs ignite passion within our students, often leading them to pursue careers in fields first explored on our campus. We also offer International Travel and Cultural Exchange opportunities for students.

SJA is a home away from home for the many members of our boarding program. The Academy has welcomed boarding students since the school’s inception in 1842, and they have always been an important part of the culture of the school. Our boarding program is very diverse with students representing nearly half the states and 30 countries.

All images of students not in masks and not following social distancing guidelines pre-date our COVID-19 policies.

St. Johnsbury Academy is an independent, coeducational, boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate year located in the picturesque town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. 

At SJA, we believe every student has the potential to do great things, and that each has unique gifts and talents. We care about their character, about their ability to seek truth and be motivated to learn, and about how they will engage positively with the world, both within and beyond our community.

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AP Courses

Student to Faculty ratio

Average Class Size

Fine Arts Courses

Division I Athletic Teams

Global Alumni Network

Number of countries students come from each year

Hours per day students are part of a caring, vibrant community

Clubs and after-school activities available to all students