Sidwell Friends School vs. Georgetown Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sidwell Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Resources
Georgetown Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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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
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1883
1945
Students Body
Total Students
1142 students
1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
48
40
Grade 1 Students
48
45
Grade 2 Students
48
45
Grade 3 Students
60
50
Grade 4 Students
67
55
Grade 5 Students
69
60
Grade 6 Students
86
75
Grade 7 Students
96
80
Grade 8 Students
93
80
Grade 9 Students
128
125
Grade 10 Students
130
125
Grade 11 Students
123
125
Grade 12 Students
126
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
79%
Average Class Size
12
8
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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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. 5
Jan. 8
Tuition Cost
$59,920
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Tuition Notes
Grades PreK-2: $ 53,470
Grades 3-4: $ 56,080
Grades 5-8: $ 59,440
Grades 9-12: $ 59,920
Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
23%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,760
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
15%
24%
Admissions Director
Frankie Brown
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
33
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Asian Students AssociationBlack Student Union
Book ClubCaribbean Heritage Club
Chess ClubCommunity Action Club
Current Events ClubFilm and Photography Club
Gay Straight AllianceHealth Occupations Students of America
International Relations ClubLatin American Society
Math ClubModel United Nations Club
Newspaper StaffOuting Club
Political Philosophy ClubRobotics Club
Science OlympiadSouth Asian Student Association
Student CouncilTechnology Student Association
Thespian ClubUNICEF Club
Women in SportsYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChamber Orchestra
ChoirJazz Ensemble
Theater ArtsTheater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance
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