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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A-
Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community A+
Reviews B+
idwell Friends School is an educational community inspired by the values of the Religious Society of Friends and guided by the Quaker belief in "That of God" in each person. We seek academically talented students of diverse cultural, racial, religious and economic backgrounds. We offer these students a rich and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum designed to stimulate creative inquiry, intellectual achievement and independent thinking in a world increasingly without borders.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$59,920
Enrollment
1142
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:16
Endowment
$73 million
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1454
Average ACT Score
32.2

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2022-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 4 +
#2 Columbia University 4 +
#2 Harvard College 4 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4 +
#5 Yale University 4 +
LAC #1 Williams College 4 +
#6 Stanford University 4 +
#6 University of Chicago 4 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 4 +

Academics

AP Courses

(10)
Studio Art: 2-D Design

Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(74)
Model UN
Quaker Life Committee
Outing Club
Chess Club
Student Democrats
The Horizon
Model UN
Quaker Life Committee
Outing Club
Chess Club
Student Democrats
The Horizon
Political Philosophy Club
Sidwell Political Review
Sidwell Business Review
Activism Through Art
Asian Students Association
Black Male Society
Bridge Club
Days for Girls DC
Debate
Dreamcatchers
Enneagram Club
Entrepreneurship Club
FEAT
FEM
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Investment Club
Math Club
Sports Business and Analysis
BRAIN Club
South Asian Student Association
MED Club
Positive Masculinity Club
Certamen Club
Spikeball
Current Events Club
Book Club
Caribbean Heritage Club
Nutritional Health and Wellness Club
Philomath
Autism Awareness Club
Meditation Club
International Service Club
Girls Who Start
Birding Club
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mixed Students of Sidwell Club
Refugee Support and Awareness Club
HER
Tech Talk
Sci Club
International Relations Club
Women in Sports Club
Quarterly
GRIT
MENA Club
Table Top Games
Film and Photography Club
Mental Health Awareness Club
Microfinance Club
PLATO
Random Acts of Fun and Kindness
Robotics
Gxrls in STEM
Superhero Club
The Franklin Society
Ukelele Club
UNICEF Club
Community Action Club
French Culture and Food Club
Sustainable Fashion Club
Latin American Society
KidPower
It’s Academic
Black Student Union
Black Girls Society
Student Alumni Association
Brothers and Sisters of Africa
The Oat.
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Arts

(11)
Acting
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Jazz
Performing
Ceramics
Acting
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Jazz
Performing
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
Tech Theater
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1883
Campus Size: 15 acres
Religious Affiliation: Quaker

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 7366
Recommended
Day school
Sanford School United States Flag
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Recommended
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Frequently Ask Questions about Sidwell Friends School

Tell me a bit about Sidwell Friends School.
Sidwell Friends School is Co-ed private day school located in District of Columbia, US. It was founded 1883 , and currently has about 1142 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sidwell.edu.
Does Sidwell Friends School have rigorous academic requirements?
Sidwell Friends School is offering 10 AP courses.

Sidwell Friends School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Sidwell Friends School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 2.62% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.57% go to top 25, and about 1.31% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Sidwell Friends School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Sidwell Friends School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Sidwell Friends School?
The day tuition for Sidwell Friends School in 2024 is $59,920 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@sidwell.edu .
Where is Sidwell Friends School located?
Sidwell Friends School is located in the State of District of Columbia of USA.
How popular is Sidwell Friends School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Sidwell Friends School is among the most popular schools, within top 352 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Sidwell Friends School has been favorited by 47 users.
How do I complete an application for Sidwell Friends School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Sidwell Friends School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Sidwell Friends School’s official site: http://www.sidwell.edu or call them at 202-537-8100.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Sidwell Friends School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Sidwell Friends School?
The overall rating for Sidwell Friends School is A-.

The section ratings of Sidwell Friends School are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

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