Sheridan School vs. Washington International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Washington International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Student Body
Overview
Founded in 1927, we are a K-8 progressive school with around 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community and a deep commitment to both equity and diversity.
We believe learning is empowerment and we intentionally develop in our students an authentic desire to learn, to frame questions, to seek answers, to lead, to explore, and to create.
Sheridan students graduate more than prepared for the complexities of the future -- they are leaders prepared to make meaningful change.
Washington International School (WIS) is a coeducational day school offering 900 students a challenging international curriculum and rich language program from Preschool through Grade 12.
Students in Preschool through Grade 5 follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).
In Grades 6-10 students pursue a course of study designed to build skills in key areas while enhancing their ability to think deeply and solve problems.
In their final two years of high school, all students are enrolled in IB Diploma Program courses.
We equip children with the tools to master rigorous academic challenges in math, science, languages, literature, social sciences, and the arts.
An active sports schedule, programs in the arts, participation in clubs, community service in Washington, DC and around the world, and travel programs-for study and for fun-help create well-rounded students who are also engaged global citizens.
Grades Offered
K-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1927
1966
Students Body
Total Students
232 students
899 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
21
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
24
52
Grade 1 Students
26
66
Grade 2 Students
26
67
Grade 3 Students
26
67
Grade 4 Students
26
68
Grade 5 Students
26
59
Grade 6 Students
26
66
Grade 7 Students
26
65
Grade 8 Students
26
72
Grade 9 Students
-
67
Grade 10 Students
-
67
Grade 11 Students
-
66
Grade 12 Students
-
63
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
106 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
72%
Average Class Size
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14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Average SAT score
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1390
Average ACT score
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31
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 13
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
$38,720
$49,720
Tuition Notes
We offer financial aid. 25% of our students receive financial aid.
Preschool Tuition: $30,950
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: $39,405
Kindergarten Tuition: $42,785
Grade 1 to Grade 5 Tuition: $43,970
Middle School Tuition (Grades 6-8): $49,010
Upper School Tuition (Grades 9-12): $49,720
% on Financial Aid
25%
14%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,320
$34,300
Acceptance Rate
30%
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Admissions Director
Karen O'Connor-Floman
Mary Hastings Moore
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Music Lessons, Gay Straight Alliance, Mathletes, Running Program, Spring Musical, Student Council, Students of Color Affinity Group
chorus and instrumental music., In middle and upper schools, many student-organized clubs, two musicals and two plays each year