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Why Saint Stephen’s
Five Reasons
Personalized learning.
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We are consistently looking for ways to inspire our students to pursue their own path to excellence, showing that hard work allows them to accomplish their goals. Then we help them set another goal, teaching that success is never final.
- Average class size of 14-18 students
- Advisory program in grades 7-12
- Center for Academic Success
More reasons
Competitive athletics
The same students who fill the trophy case fill the theater stage and a variety of other rosters — the Saint Stephen's Academic Team has taken the county title in 11 of the past 12 years and Falcons athletics teams have won state championships in football, golf, tennis, soccer, and track.
- 14 varsity sports
- 3 individual state champions (2025–26)
- 6 district championship teams (2025–26)
Signature programs
Explore these programs that are distinctly Saint Stephen's! They stimulate an intellectual curiosity of the world around us and reach beyond the walls of our classrooms into real-world applications:
- Marine Science
- Global Education
- Arts Conservatory
- Capstone Research
World-class faculty
From Pre-K3 through grade 12, students are nurtured in small classes, led by outstanding teachers who help them navigate a curriculum that balances academic rigor with character development.
- 16+ years average experience
- 55% hold master's or doctorate degrees
- Florida History Teacher of the Year (Patrick Whelan - 2023), Knowles Teaching Fellowship (Jessica Clark - 2026), Congressional Teaching Award (Tyler Cotton - 2026), Florida Latin Teacher of the Year (Tony Haakman - 2022)
Beyond college ready
Annually, Saint Stephen's graduates matriculate to some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation - and they're prepared not only to attend college, but to excel once they arrive.
- 91% score 3 or above on AP exams
- $8.2-million in scholarships (Class of 2026)
- 93% rate their preparation “outstanding”
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