School Overview
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Reviews
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Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) is located in Maryland, 16 miles north of Washington DC.
SSFS offers a college-preparatory curriculum, including 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. SSFS. has a competitive athletic program with over 10 Varsity sports options and over 30 teams in total. In the 2024-2025 school year, SSFS teams won over 10 championships! Sandy Spring Friends School believes every student should have a creative outlet. Our Arts program features 20 class offerings in the performing, visual, or digital arts.
SSFS is a Quaker school that values each person and seeks to nurture personal and social responsibility. Our graduates have gone on to notable universities such as Cornell, NYU, and UPenn.
SSFS offers a college-preparatory curriculum, including 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. SSFS. has a competitive athletic program with over 10 Varsity sports options and over 30 teams in total. In the 2024-2025 school year, SSFS teams won over 10 championships! Sandy Spring Friends School believes every student should have a creative outlet. Our Arts program features 20 class offerings in the performing, visual, or digital arts.
SSFS is a Quaker school that values each person and seeks to nurture personal and social responsibility. Our graduates have gone on to notable universities such as Cornell, NYU, and UPenn.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$67,650
Enrollment
360
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13
Boarding %
8
School Materials
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
| #19 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 + |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Mechanics
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Psychology
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Alternative Storytelling Club
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Art Club
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Astronomy Club
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Beest Rec
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Book'd N Busy
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Bug Club
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Alternative Storytelling Club
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Art Club
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Astronomy Club
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Beest Rec
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Book'd N Busy
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Bug Club
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Cat Club
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Club Sandwich
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Creative Writing and Poetry
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Difference Makers
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Dungeons & Dragons
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Engineering Club
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Families for Families @ SSFS
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Fiber Arts Club
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Film Club
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Giant Game & Pictionary Club
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Glitterati Fashion Club
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Heart & Paw
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Henna Club
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History Club
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Informal Trivia
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Instant Replay
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Jam Club
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Mahjong Club
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Musical Theatre Club
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Quiz Bowl
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Self Care Club
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Sheep to Shawl
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Sports Club
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Stock Trading Club
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Universal Music Club
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Arts
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Acting
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Dance
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Handbells
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Music
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Music Production
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Stagecraft
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Acting
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Dance
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Handbells
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Music
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Music Production
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Stagecraft
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Ceramics
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Digital Media
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Digital Photography
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Fashion Design
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Fiber Art
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Weaving
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Publishing
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Sandy Spring Friends School
Tell me a bit about Sandy Spring Friends School.
Sandy Spring Friends School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1961 , and currently has about 360 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ssfs.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ssfs.org.
Does Sandy Spring Friends School have rigorous academic requirements?
Sandy Spring Friends School is offering 18 AP courses.
Sandy Spring Friends School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Sandy Spring Friends School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Sandy Spring Friends School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Sandy Spring Friends School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Sandy Spring Friends School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Sandy Spring Friends School?
The total fee for Sandy Spring Friends School in 2024 is
$67,650 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ssfs.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ssfs.org .
Where is Sandy Spring Friends School located?
Sandy Spring Friends School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Sandy Spring Friends School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Sandy Spring Friends School is among the most popular schools, within top 132 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Sandy Spring Friends School has been favorited by 211 users.
Also Sandy Spring Friends School has been favorited by 211 users.
How do I complete an application for Sandy Spring Friends School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Sandy Spring Friends School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Sandy Spring Friends School’s official site: http://www.ssfs.org or call them at 301-774-7455.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Sandy Spring Friends School’s official site: http://www.ssfs.org or call them at 301-774-7455.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Sandy Spring Friends School?
Yes, here are few:
Georgetown Preparatory School, The Madeira School and St. Albans School.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Sandy Spring Friends School?
The overall rating for Sandy Spring Friends School is B+.
The section ratings of Sandy Spring Friends School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Sandy Spring Friends School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
591,833
Cost of Living
Higher than average 39%
Nearby Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
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