Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
16923 Norwood Rd,  Sandy Spring, MD
4.1
3.9
676 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Gibian
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,980
Religious Affiliation
Quaker
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
54.1%
Black
21.7%
Two or more races
14.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
4.3%
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School Rankings

#6 Best Boarding HS in Maryland
#6 Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#18 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 75 Students
Temple University 53 Students
New York University 43 Students
Georgetown University 37 Students
University of Pennsylvania 35 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 35 Students
Brown University 34 Students
George Washington University 31 Students
American University 31 Students
Drexel University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
International Relations 19 Students
Economics 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
English 15 Students
Biology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 58 Reviews
2.0 Junior
2/26/2024
The dorm in this school sucks but the academic part is okay. Please do not join the boarding system, dorm stuffs always ask you to wash the dishes and treat you like a servant.
4.0 Senior
6/28/2022
I enjoyed my experience at Sandy Spring Friends School. The school clearly works to ensure students are happy and cared for. The sense of community is stronger than any other school I've been to. I'd love to see improvements in organization and diversity.
5.0 Parent
1/20/2022
This school is AMAZING. They value their staff, students, and families. My daughter is thriving academically and emotionally. Love the people at this school and I believe they truly get to know and care about the kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2024
Our child is doing well at SSFS Upper School, enjoying the engaging curriculum and supportive teachers. The staff is passionate and dedicated, fostering a comfortable social environment. With a focus on understanding concepts within context, our child has access to interesting AP courses and a well-...
1.0 parent
9/8/2024
My child is a senior at SSFS and I would not recommend this school at all. First, the administration doesn't care about the concerns of students or parents. Administrators will nod sympathetically as you speak, tell you they will get back to you, then send an email essentially closing the door in yo...
5.0 parent
4/8/2023
During the pandemic my child started in Pre-K 3. The school made the decision to clear the campus of students K-12 for virtual learning but let the little ones stay on campus. They engaged the parents and asked us what we thought. We opted for our prk3 and 4 to stay. I loved the engagement with the...
5.0 parent
2/22/2023
Sandy Spring Friends School has provided an outstanding environment for both my children to learn and grow. I have been extremely impressed by the school's approach to learning -- creating an encouraging and supportive academic environment, where the teachers truly care about the students and make e...

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