Our School is located in Sandy Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County, about 17 miles from the White House and 20 miles west of Baltimore.
Sandy Spring Friends School is on an amazing 140-acre park-like property which even includes an Aerial Park.
We have approximately 600 students in PK3 through 12th grade, and 145 faculty and staff.
While most students live in the neighborhood or have a short commute, our Upper School (9th-12th grades) also includes a boarding option (both five-day and seven-day) for about 90 students, including a robust international community.
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture, AP Physics, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History
Sandy Spring Friends School is a welcoming, inquiry-based learning community. A challenging academic curriculum, enriched arts program, inclusive athletics, and service opportunities promote intellectual excellence, collaboration, and strength of character. Recognizing the unique worth of each person, the School strives to challenge each student to reach their potential and develop individual talents.Sandy Spring Friends School students are engaged in the learning process; enjoy the integration of academics, arts, and athletics; and seek to become constructive, caring and effective citizens of the world. We hope you will join our thriving community of scholars, performers, athletes, artists, thinkers, and doers.
Sandy Spring Friends School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Association of Independent Schools Of Greater Washington (AISGW), Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), Friends Council on Education (FCE), Education Records Bureau (ERB), National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC), Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admission Counselors (PCACAC), The College Board, Black Student Fund, Friends Schools of Maryland and District of Columbia
Sandy Spring Friends School's tuition is approximately $66,970 for boarding students and $38,300 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sandy Spring Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Sandy Spring Friends School is 68%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Sandy Spring Friends School offer?
Sandy Spring Friends School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Does Sandy Spring Friends School offer a summer program?
Yes, Sandy Spring Friends School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Sandy Spring Friends School?
The application deadline for Sandy Spring Friends School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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