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Freedom with Responsibility
St. Paul’s School, a coeducational boarding school for grades 9 through 12, was founded in 1856 as a place for humane but rigorous education within a setting of great natural beauty. Located 68 miles north of Boston on 2,000 acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds, St. Paul’s is home to 537 students and 101 faculty members, all of whom live on the grounds. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, St. Paul’s School relies on those traditions to promote friendship, understanding, trust, and respect for those of all faiths and beliefs among its students from 35 states and 16 countries.
Mission Statement

St. Paul's School is a fully residential academic community that pursues the highest ideals of scholarship. We strive to challenge our students intellectually and morally – to nurture a love for learning and a commit-
ment to engage as servant leaders in a complex world. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, St. Paul's School models and teaches a respect for self and others; for one's spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being; for the natural environment; and for service to a greater good.


Diversity Statement

St. Paul's School strives to be an inclusive, equitable, and richly diverse community — one that is committed to ensuring equal access to opportunities, as well as promoting individual growth through learning about the self and the perspectives and experiences of others.


Honor Code

I pledge to uphold my honor in all aspects of my life as a member of the St. Paul’s School community. Trust and honesty are the foundation of life at St. Paul’s School; therefore, I will be truthful in my interactions with adults and students alike. To maintain a healthy community, I pledge to respect other individuals. I will not violate the trust of the community by stealing or vandalizing the property of others or of the School. I am on my honor to pursue academic honesty in accordance with the guidelines of my teachers and each division, for personal benefit and for the community as a whole.If I am aware of an instance in which a student has violated or plans to violate this pledge, I understand that I am on my honor to act in an effort to maintain the integrity of the School community. Such actions may include but are not limited to:
  • Informing a faculty member, Sixth Form officer, or prefect of the violation;
  • Informing the teacher that an infraction has occurred, in specific or general terms;
  • Confronting the student directly and discussing the repercussions of his or her actions on the community’s trust.
We seek an environment in which members of a diverse student body can live and learn together in ways that protect both personal freedom and community standards. The Student Council believes that the Honor Code works only as long as each individual realizes and fulfills his or her responsibilities under it.

(Updated by the Student Council, 2009)


Environmental Values Statement

Inspired by its natural surroundings, St. Paul’s School teaches and practices the sacred duty of environmental responsibility. To promote ecological literacy and exemplify environmental stewardship, the School commits to:
  • Continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions via energy efficiency measures, purchase of electricity from low-carbon sources, and on-site renewable energy production.
  • Decrease production of waste and hazardous materials, both in our own operations and those of our suppliers.
  • Promote health, productivity, and safety in all building maintenance, renovation, and construction.
  • Enhance the functionality and biodiversity of campus ecosystems through sound ecological management practices, the use of native species in landscaping, and low-impact grounds maintenance.
  • Incorporate comparative environmental analysis into the decision-making process for campus planning, investments, and purchasing.
  • Foster ecological literacy in the community through classroom instruction, professional development, service learning, and special events.
  • Establish environmental responsibility indicators by which to monitor and report progress.
Through these measures we aim to make environmental stewardship a cultural norm at St. Paul’s School and a practice that remains with community members well beyond their time at this place of extraordinary natural beauty.
St. Paul's School admits qualified students of any race, color, disability, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin, and sexual orientation to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. We do not discriminate in violation of any law or statute in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletics or other school-administered programs.
What our students say...
"It's amazing how much more can be accomplished when everyone lives where they learn."

"Since I spend so much time with my friends and teachers, the environment for learning at St. Paul's extends into every part of my life."

"SPS gives you enough space to figure things out for yourself with a newfound independence."

"SPS is the kind of environment where you can grow and develop as much as you want. You set the limits."

"At SPS, students develop a great sense of responsibility for the well-being of others."