Over the summer, Baylor surveyed families whose children completed their first year as students. Out of the 260 surveys that were sent, 100 people participated, yielding a 38.5% response rate.  
 

• 99 percent of the respondents reported that Baylor’s academic program met or exceeded their expectations. 
• 99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic support and mentorship met or exceeded their expectations.
• 99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic rigor and depth met or exceeded their expectations.
• 97 percent reported that the depth and impact of Baylor’s advisor program met or exceeded their expectations.
• 95 percent reported that opportunities for leadership development at Baylor met or exceeded their expectations.

Who Responded

• 42 percent either attended or had family who had attended Baylor, while 58 percent had no prior affiliation with Baylor.
• 50 percent were Upper School parents, and 50 percent were Middle School parents.
• 70 percent were day families, and 30 percent were boarding families.

Beyond the Numbers
Parents were also given the opportunity to leave us a comment about anything they cared to share with the school.  Their remarks help bring our survey numbers to life:

"Baylor exceeded our expectations of being welcomed as a family.”

“I want to thank the Baylor school for their warm welcome; this is an awesome school.”

“Our son is thriving, and we are so happy for him.”

“Our daughter has thrived at Baylor. Thank you for a wonderful first year!”

“My son is all in and really grew in his first year.”

“Our daughter been saying she’s ready for school to start for weeks.”

“Our son was pushed harder than ever, which is exactly what our son needed and we what we were hoping for.”

“My child keeps saying that she misses Baylor in the summer and can’t wait to get back on campus for a new school year.”

“There seems to be a brother/sisterhood that did not exist where our child previously went to school nor where we went to school.”

“Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for my child!”

When you are on a Baylor merch search you can now shop our convenient online Spirit Store, which offers a curated selection of Baylor branded apparel and accessories to outfit your every day.  

Our assortment is always growing and changing, so check back often for new brands and products to show your Red Raider spirit year round!

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The Baylor Spirit Store, located on the bottom floor of the Student Center, offers everything you need to show your Baylor Spirit!  Our inventory is always fresh, so check it out often. And our products are from quality brands you'll recognize, including Nike and Vineyard Vines. 

You'll also find novelty items - from bumper stickers to water bottles - that will help identify you as a Red Raider. And for the convenience of students, alumni, and parents, the store stocks a nice selection of school supplies.

The store hours are from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

** The store will close at 1 p.m. on home football game days during the fall. Call ahead for summer hours.  

Contact:

Sarena Hurston
423-267-8506, ext. 855
shurston@baylorschool.org

 

Two Baylor alums stepped onto the world stage with athletes from 184 countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

PGA pro Stephan Jaeger ’08 claimed a spot on Team Germany for the Paris Olympic Men’s Golf Tournament, and swimmer Jack Kirby ’19 represented his native country of Barbados. 

Jaeger currently ranks 31st in the Fed Ex Cup Standings and earned his first PGA TOUR win out-dueling Scottie Scheffler in the final group at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March.

He has seven professional wins with six coming on the Korn Ferry Tour. Jaeger is the first to shoot 58 or better in a PGA TOUR sanctioned event winning the 2016 Ellie Mae Classic with a Korn Ferry Tour record 30-under, 250 total.

A native of Munich, Germany, he was part of the Baylor golf dynasty, helping the Raiders to two of their 17 state championships with the 2006 team setting the TSSAA record for the lowest 18-hole score at the state championship. He went on to play for the UTC Mocs and has called Chattanooga home for 18 years. He and his wife Shelby have a son, Fritz.

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A top Barbados swimmer, Kirby finished third in his heat of the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympic Games on July 30, clocking a time of 50.42 seconds, but was short in advancing to the semifinals.

Kirby was a boarding student at Baylor and following graduation he attended the University of Southern California.  At Baylor, he still holds the Baylor Swim Club team record in 100 meter backstroke (56.19), which was set in 2018. As a senior, he took home first in the 100 yard back (48.21) and second in the 100 yard free (44.57) at the 2019 TISCA Tennessee state championship meet.

At USC, he finished 10th in the 200-yard Backstroke (1:42.59/1:41.63) at the 2022 Pac-12 Championships.  In 2021, he provided depth for the Trojans in the backstroke events, racing in two individual events at the Pac-12's.