Sheridan School vs. Georgetown Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Georgetown Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School Resources
Overview
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GDS is a school where students love to learn, and learn to change the world.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1927
1945
Students Body
Total Students
220 students
1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
14
40
Grade 1 Students
24
45
Grade 2 Students
22
45
Grade 3 Students
19
50
Grade 4 Students
26
55
Grade 5 Students
31
60
Grade 6 Students
23
75
Grade 7 Students
30
80
Grade 8 Students
31
80
Grade 9 Students
-
125
Grade 10 Students
-
125
Grade 11 Students
-
125
Grade 12 Students
-
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
79%
Average Class Size
20
8
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Informal for all community members)
(Informal for all community members)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9
Jan. 8
Tuition Cost
$47,930
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Tuition Notes
We offer financial aid. 30% of our students receive financial aid.
Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
30%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,500
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
24%
Admissions Director
Karen O'Connor-Floman
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
Natalie Kingsbury
Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
19
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Gay Straight AllianceJewish Students Affinity Space
Student CouncilStudents of Color Affinity Group
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Music LessonsSpring Musical
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Asian ClubAugur Bit student newspaper
Black Student UnionBoys Leading Boys
ChorusCommunity Service
Debate TeamEnvironmental Club
Feminist Reading GroupFuture Entrepreneurs
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)Improv Club
It's Academic!Literary Magazine
Math TeamMore than 100 clubs at the High School
Quiz BowlRobotics
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government
Students of ColorYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
A CappellaJazz Ensemble
One Act PlayTheater Production