Fast Facts on SJR
- updated December 17, 2012
About SJR
As one of Canada’s leading independent schools, SJR has a consistent record of achievement. As of Fall 2012, SJR’s debating and public speaking program has an unprecedented record of 14 World Championships in the last 25 years. We have produced 18 Rhodes Scholars and numerous athletes who have competed at national and international levels, including the Olympics. Our graduates receive top scholarships and go on to study in prestigious universities around the world.
Grades
Day: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Boarding: Grades 8 – 12
Co-educational environment
2012 Student Statistics
Student Population: 822
Student to Teacher ratio: 9:1
Student to Boarding Staff ratio: 4:1
Girls: 43% | Boys: 57%
2012 University Statistics
100% university placement rate
99% of students were offered their 1st choice university & program
79.6% of students were offered an award/scholarship
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Clubs and Activities
Aerobics, Art After School, Book Club, Chess, Chinese Club, Concert Band and Jazz Band, Creative Writing, Debating and Public Speaking, Drama, Japanese Club, Latin Club, Mathematics Competitions, Multi-Cultural Club, Radio Club, Reach For The Top, Robotics Club, Rock Show, School Trips, Science Fair and Symposium, Visual Arts, Wall Climbing, Weight Training, Yearbook and Yoga/Pilates.
Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country Running & Skiing, Ice Hockey, Indoor & Outdoor Soccer, Rugby, Track & Field, Ultimate, and Volleyball.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, European History, French, Physics, Psychology.
CAIS Membership
St. John's-Ravenscourt School is a proud member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) national association.