Spring Street International School
At-a-Glance: SSIS is an independent, non-profit, co-ed day and boarding school.
Location: Friday Harbor, Washington is a town on San Juan Island (population 7,000), approximately 70 miles northwest of Seattle.
San Juan Island is one of the four major islands and is accessible by ferry or plane.
Grades Served: 6-12 Student Population: 120 students, including 100 day and 20 boarding students from the US and other countries.
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1; average class size of 14. Accreditations: Cognia and the National Association of Independent Schools.
Facilities: A 2-acre campus in town, including 9 classrooms, a science lab, a new art studio, and 5,000 square foot residential hall.
Teaching: 20 full and part-time teachers, 45 courses including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Science Inquiry, Creative Writing, AP Literature, AP Psychology, US Constitution, AP Spanish, AP Calculus AB and BC, Genius Hour, Studio Art, Music Composition, Theatre, and ESL. 70% of SSIS faculty hold a Master's or higher degree.
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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. . .
| Definition of Terms | 2020 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 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1995 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 2 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 122 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% | 25% |
| % International Students | 5% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 16% | 70% |
| 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 | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,900 | $59,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,100 | $32,600 |
| Tuition international students | $51,400 | $53,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $40,600 | $43,260 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 41% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $7,200 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 58% |
| 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 | 7 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Arts and Music Programs: Music, Photography, Theatre, Video, Visual Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Hiking Club, Sailing | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
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