Spring Street International School
- Spring Street students see their families, their communities, and themselves as participants in a much larger world.
- A progressive academic program, including 10 select APs, inspires mastery in the sciences, humanities, and arts.
- Our location in the San Juan Islands, at the heart of Friday Harbor, presents day, boarding, and weekday boarding students with opportunities for real-world life experience through mentorships, outdoor excursions, and global expeditions that foster leadership and group cooperation, preparing each student for success in higher education and life.
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- 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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- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Spring Street | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1995 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 2 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 112 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 7% | 23% |
| % International Students | 8% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 15% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $41,400 | $56,900 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $15,800 | $31,000 |
| Tuition international students | $48,400 | $50,145 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $38,300 | $41,300 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 62% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 56% |
| Director of Admissions | Krista Strutz | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Calculus AB/BC, AP English Language & Composition, Human Geography , Psychology | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Boxing, Chess Club, Creative Writing, Diplomacy (board game), Lap Swim, Photography, School Paper, Stock Investing, Video Projects, Weight Lifting, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Spring Street has an impressive academic record for placing graduates in their first choices for higher education. The keys to its success are inspirational teachers and small classes, allowing for individualized instruction, intensive college counseling, and swift academic and ESL readiness for university entrance. Supporting the academic program are immersive experiences that acculturate students to life in America, helping each discover his or her individual capacity for leadership. Recent SSIS graduates have been accepted to Stanford, MIT, NYU, USC, GW and other highly ranked universities.
- Spring Street International School accreditations: Northwest Accreditation Commission
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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