Boarding Life
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake's boarding program accommodates students from Grade 7 to 12. With a boarding population comprising a notable segment of the student body, SJASL offers a more immersive residential experience than many peer institutions.
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Facts and analysis
Boarding Population
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake has 85 boarding students, which is 36% of its total enrollment.
The proportion of boarding students at St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake (SJASL) is larger than 49% of other boarding schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Boarding students as a percentage of total enrollment per grade St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 7 9% 20% Gr. 8 19% 19% Gr. 9 83% 40% Gr. 10 71% 48% Gr. 11 42% 53% Gr. 12 65% 60% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The size of a school’s boarding population and its ratio to total enrollment shape the character of campus life. A larger boarding community can create a more immersive residential environment and a more consistent daily rhythm that often includes day students as well. A smaller boarding population typically strikes a balance between two styles of campus life, juxtaposing the intensity of boarding with the flexibility of the day student experience.
Boarding grades
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake offers boarding for students in Grades 7 to 12.
Across all Canadian schools, boarding can begin in the middle school years (Grades 6–7) and continue through Grade 12, though most boarding programs focus on the high school grades.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Boarding enrollment St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 7 2 4 Gr. 8 3 5 Gr. 9 19 26 Gr. 10 12 28 Gr. 11 8 20 Gr. 12 17 11 Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The grades in which boarding is offered shape the overall experience of residential and school life. They determine not only when students can first join the boarding community, but also how their daily routines, peer groups, and developmental experiences unfold over time. Comparing a school’s boarding grade range with national patterns provides valuable context, revealing how early boarding can begin, how long it can continue, and how a school’s approach aligns with or differs from other Canadian schools.
