Baylor School ~ est. 1893 ~
Welcome to your home on the hill. Founded as Baylor University School in 1893 in downtown Chattanooga, Baylor moved to its present location on “The Hill” overlooking the Tennessee River in 1915.
SCENIC CAMPUS: 690 acres BOARDING: Grades 9-12 DAY: Grades 6-12
Make a positive difference in the world. Fostering that ability and desire in you is what Baylor is all about. It’s the thread that weaves through all of our academic experiences, starting with our leading programs. Global Scholars focuses on learning through an international lens, while Civic Scholars emphasizes civic engagement. Students in our Scientific Analysis and Research Program work directly with top research scientists to tackle global health issues.
How does Baylor lead? With a clear, innovative curriculum taught by some of the nation’s leading educators. By our mission: to foster in our students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world. In the classroom, where Baylor offers AP courses in 24 subjects and is the only high school in the region to offer a 500-level course in Chinese – the equivalent of a sophomore-level college course. With an adviser system that pairs students with faculty advocates, fostering strong relationships and support while students are adjusting to living away from home. In innovation, from virtual reality to collaboration with MIT students and college-level environmental research classes. Baylor students are leading the way in becoming tomorrow’s innovators and entrepreneurs.
“The ethos of our classrooms is to generate interest. Once students are interested, they will do things that they may have once thought they were incapable of.” ~ William Montgomery ’92, Dean of Faculty
125 teaching faculty 91 hold advanced degrees 18 hold doctorates
One of the top high school programs in the country – but don’t take our word for it. Top Three high school sports programs in the nation, according to MaxPreps.com
Sports Illustrated Top 25 high school programs in the U.S.
More state championships than any school in Tennessee
More than 100 graduates playing at the collegiate level
Four alums playing on the PGA tour
Up your game. Baylor offers 17 sports, and we field 74 teams in grades 6-12. Our athletes train to win, but they also commit to the development of character, life skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. As a Baylor athlete you will: Commit to exemplary sportsmanship Add to a tradition of winning state championships and national titles Work with coaches committed to the safety and physical and emotional health of their athletes Compete and play in one of the most competitive sports leagues in the country Have access to some of the best game venues and perfor mance training facilities in the country at any level of sports competition Belong to an alumni network of 100+ college athletes who are thriving in the PAC-12, SEC, ACC, and Ivy League among many other prestigious conferences across the country. Have access to a sports medicine facility supported by three full-time athletic trainers.
A close-knit community. The sense of community runs deep at Baylor. Almost 40 faculty members live on campus, and when the school day ends, they transform into mediators, mentors, counselors, and cooks. They’re also here to keep schedules and activities on track, working with student prefects and proctors to help their fellow students through everything from homesickness to homework.
Dorm life is the good life. Baylor has six dormitories, each with its own unique amenities: gorgeous views of the Tennessee River, stone patios, TV and study lounges, faculty families, and dozens of friendly housemates.
200 boarding students 21 states 20 countries
Artsy, foody, techy, outdoorsy.
Welcome to Chattanooga
Best town EVER! Large enough to have plenty of options for fun and excitement, Chattanooga is still small enough to offer a sense of community topped off with magnificent scenery. And Baylor’s campus is just minutes from the center of it all!
Outside magazine named Chattanooga the “Best Town Ever.” Baylor’s campus is a short drive to some of the country’s most spectacular spots for hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and hang gliding. Chattanooga was named one of the “Top 10 Small Cities in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Direct flights from... Atlanta Houston Charlotte Orlando Chicago Tampa Dallas Washington, D.C.
So many ways to shine. At Baylor, there’s no one path to becoming a leader. Our community service leadership board helps guide the best program possible for the children they serve locally, regionally, and internationally. Our dorm prefects are skilled at guiding new students in adjusting to boarding life and facilitating community relations and events throughout the year. The student-elected Honor Council preserves an honor system that has been a cornerstone of school values since 1916. And for Cooper Kinney ’21, Baylor led to playing on three state champion baseball teams and becoming a first-round draft pick for the major leagues.
Find what interests you! With more than 70 athletic teams, 60 clubs & organizations, and 40 fine arts performances, festival programs, and touring appearances, there are plenty of opportunities to explore your interests and passions. Here’s a list of some of our clubs, organizations, and programs that give students an opportunity to lead and experience more of what Baylor has to offer: Advanced Science & Engineering Research Program Baylor Notes (Student Newspaper) Baylor Players (Theater Club) Civic Scholars Program Community Service Foreign Language Clubs Global Scholars Program Harris-Stanford Honors Program Honor Council Model UN & Debate Organic Gardening Periaktoi (Student Arts & Literary Magazine) Robotics Club Round Table (Literary Discussion Group) Student Leadership Board Walkabout (Outdoor Education Program)
Baylor leads to choices. As a Baylor student you have an advantage in the college process because you have tremendous resources and opportunities at your fingertips. One of the first things you will do is map out your academic courses. Along the way, you will have plenty of guidance from faculty, advisors, coaches, and college counselors to create a course selection that will match your abilities.
Meet the Class of 2021
90+ attending colleges and universities including Cornell, UGA, Georgia Tech, Harvard, UNC, Northwestern, Oxford, Penn, Princeton, UVA, Wake Forest, and Yale.
College COUNSELING
100 Baylor has more than
The Class of 2021 had a median SAT score of
1370
graduates playing at the collegiate level. 37 from the Class of 2021!
(96% percentile nationally)
As a college preparatory school, Baylor is very focused on outcomes. Four full-time college counselors advise students on their post-secondary options. Their work is reflected in the number of Baylor acceptances to highly selective schools around the world.
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