Spring Street International School helps students thrive in the world by developing critical and creative thinking skills, talents, self-knowledge, and idealism.
Since 1995, rigorous, hands-on classes enable students to learn through experience and discovery both in the classroom and on global expeditions.
Working closely with teachers and peers in a supportive, nurturing academic environment allows students to gain knowledge in critical academic areas as well as to create strong connections with teachers and a meaningful understanding of themselves, their community, and their world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
- Grades: (Day Students) 6-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $51,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $23,200
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Spring Street International School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 82 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
6-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1995
1907
Campus Size
2 acres
125 acres
School Motto
WHERE POTENTIAL BECOMES PURPOSE
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
120 students
319 students
% Students of Color
10%
27%
% International Students
5%
20%
% Students Boarding
16%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
5
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$51,400
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$23,200
$36,000
Tuition international students
$57,300
$57,650
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$47,500
$49,300
% Students on Financial Aid
41%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90%
64%
Director of Admissions
Krista Strutz
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
5
18
Courses
AP Calculus AB/BC, AP English Language & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Spanish
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
7
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hiking Club, Sailing
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hiking Club, Sailing
School Notes
- Spring Street International School is a close-knit community dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds find their voice and passion to learn. We build problem-solvers, team-players, learners, and leaders through advanced academics and hands-on curriculum in a safe and beautiful setting.
- We believe in...
- Relationships: When students know that teachers care, students care what teachers know. Our teachers are mentors and guides, engaging students in academic inquiry and creating space to discover what ignites them.
- Individuals: Every child is unique and deserves a unique education. We teach students, not classes, and tailor courses of study, assignments, and skill development around the needs of each individual student.
- Creativity: Characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to make new connections, and to innovate solutions, creativity thrives in our unique environment. Our students develop their own opinions and critical thinking.
- Experience: Learning emerges from doing and experiencing. Our students are not stuck at a desk. They work in groups, they lead, they present, they go beyond the walls of a classroom.
- Spring Street International School accreditations: Cognia, the National Association of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Georgia Alumna, Class of 2019 -
- Sarah Alumna, Class of 1999 -
- Christa Alumna, Class of 2020 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Spring Street International School cost?
Spring Street International School's tuition is approximately $51,400 for boarding students and $23,200 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Spring Street International School?
The acceptance rate of Spring Street International School is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Spring Street International School?
Spring Street International School famous alumni include: Georgia Alumna, Class of 2019, Sarah Alumna, Class of 1999 and Christa Alumna, Class of 2020.
What sports does Spring Street International School offer?
Spring Street International School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Spring Street International School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
Does Spring Street International School offer a summer program?
Yes, Spring Street International School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Spring Street International School's ranking?
Spring Street International School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Spring Street International School?
The application deadline for Spring Street International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
Spring Street International School Alumni #1
Class of 2015
5.002/27/2019
University of California Santa Cruz
Class of 2015
5.002/27/2019
University of California Santa Cruz
Small and rural community. Spring Street International School is a family. Faculty members meet students at their individual academic level. There is an emphasis on experiential education. SSIS travels as a school once in the. . .
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