Sandy Spring Friends School
Overview

Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Pre-K3 through 12th Grade, with an optional boarding program in the Upper School. Founded in 1961, SSFS offers a deep and rigorous academic curriculum, character education rooted in universal Quaker principles, and a diverse and international student body that reflects today's global community. SSFS sits on a pastoral 140-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland, midway between Washington D.C. and Baltimore - an ideal setting for intellectual contemplation, athletic training, diverse extracurricular pursuits, outdoor exploration, urban excursion, and personal growth.
Academics
Department Director Jonathan Oglesbee
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 28
Number of AP Courses Offered: 16
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 57%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Social Justice
Sciences
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health
- Meteorology
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Choral Music
- Music Theory
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Be a part of the residential life community at Sandy Spring Friends School! Living on campus allows students to.. Gain a greater sense of independence and learn important lessons about personal integrity and responsibility. Engage in active learning opportunities focusing on relationships, respect, time management and more. Develop a built in study time to help make the most of their high school education. Live with their peers in an environment that cares about community and each student's growth. Be more fully involved in after school activities such as interscholastic sports and performing arts rehearsals. Enjoy leadership opportunities as proctors and dormitory leaders.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Cross Country Trail
- High Ropes Course
- 2 Gymnasiums
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Club
- Asian Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- SADD
- Science Fiction Club
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Hannah Kerr
Athletics Department Director: Stephen Powers
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Camping
- Dance
- Freestyle Skiing
- Kickball
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 50
Total Day: 551
Total Enrollment: 601
Boys: 277
Girls: 324
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $57,825
5-Day Boarding: $46,225
Day Tuition Fee: $31,400
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 38%
Average Awarded: $19,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tony McCudden
Admissions Phone: 301 774 7455
Fax: 301 576 8664
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ssfs.org
Nearby Schools
- Georgetown Preparatory School - 8mi / 14 km
- Episcopal High School - 22mi / 35 km
- Garrison Forest School - 24mi / 38 km
- St. Timothy’s School - 26mi / 42 km
- Oldfields School - 36mi / 58 km
- Foxcroft School - 40mi / 65 km








