HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW TEACHER RETENTION AND EXPANSION

During the 2022-2023 contract season, 94% of current high school teachers eligible for contract renewal chose to remain at SJA Jeju for the next academic year This is the second year in a row that the high school retention rate exceeded 90%, demonstrating a positive trend of high faculty satisfaction and a vote of confidence from the high school faculty regarding the strength of our supportive working environment

The rollback of pandemic-era restrictions on student gatherings meant that once again, we were able to meet in larger groups, to attend student activities together as a community, and to gather once more as a high school for important events. As student passion, intensity, and interest were allowed to flourish, the sense of community and the identity of what it means to be a Hilltopper came roaring back to the high school campus.

During SJA Jeju's inaugural year, 79 students made up the total population of the high school In the 2023-2024 academic year, the high school student population will expand from 380 students to reach a full enrollment of 440 students This will mark an average of 33% annual population growth over the last six academic years To meet the needs of an increasing student population, the high school faculty will grow next year with the addition of two college counselors, one English teacher, and one math teacher Additional teachers and staff will allow the high school to meet the educational and counseling needs of an increasing student population while expanding our core and elective course offerings in alignment with student interests.