Washington International School vs. Sidwell Friends School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Sidwell Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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School History
Overview
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.
Sidwell Friends School is a PK12, co-educational Quaker day school founded in 1883.
Individually and collectively, we challenge ourselves to pursue excellence in academic, athletic, and artistic realms.
We are committed to the joys of exploration and discovery.
Differences among us enhance intellectual inquiry, expand understanding, and deepen empathy.
The Quaker pillars of the School inspire active engagement in environmental stewardship, global citizenship, and service.
We find strength in reflection and shared silence. At the heart of each endeavor, we strive to discern deeper truths about ourselves and our common humanity, preparing students and adults to "let their lives speak.".
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1966
1883
Students Body
Total Students
899 students
1142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
21
-
Pre-K Students
33
20
Kindergarten Students
52
48
Grade 1 Students
66
48
Grade 2 Students
67
48
Grade 3 Students
67
60
Grade 4 Students
68
67
Grade 5 Students
59
69
Grade 6 Students
66
86
Grade 7 Students
65
96
Grade 8 Students
72
93
Grade 9 Students
67
128
Grade 10 Students
67
130
Grade 11 Students
66
123
Grade 12 Students
63
126
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
139 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
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Average Class Size
14
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Average SAT score
1390
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Average ACT score
31
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
$49,720
$55,140
Tuition Notes
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
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% on Financial Aid
14%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,300
$35,923
Acceptance Rate
n/a
15%
Admissions Director
Mary Hastings Moore
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
33
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
chorus and instrumental music., In middle and upper schools, many student-organized clubs, two musicals and two plays each year
Asian Students Association, Band, Black Student Union, Book Club, Caribbean Heritage Club, Chamber Orchestra, Chess Club, Choir, Community Action Club, Current Events Club, Dance, Film and Photography Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Health Occupations Students of America, International Relations Club, Jazz Ensemble, Latin American Society, Math Club, Model United Nations Club, Newspaper Staff, Outing Club, Political Philosophy Club, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, South Asian Student Association, Student Council, Technology Student Association, Theater Arts, Theater Production, Thespian Club, UNICEF Club, Women in Sports, Yearbook