Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C., DC - Niche
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Georgetown Day School
  • Private
  • WASHINGTON, DC
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Georgetown Day School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in District of Columbia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • 56 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    gds.org
    (202) 274-3210
    4200 DAVENPORT ST NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20016
    About Georgetown Day School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 7
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $46,682
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    24%
    Average Financial Aid
    $30,952
    From Georgetown Day School

    Georgetown Day School is a Washington, DC preK-12 private school with a city campus and a comprehensive, innovative curriculum. Our "GDS Student Will" competencies outline the essential skills our students will need to have a meaningful impact in the world; these skills lie at the heart of the GDS curriculum.

    A GDS Student Will:

    * Build networks & collaborate across difference

    * Innovate & create

    * Take risks & learn from failure

    * Self-advocate

    * Think critically

    * Communicate clearly & powerfully

    * Tackle complex problems

    * Learn actively & resourcefully

    * Engage as a just, moral, ethical citizen

    * Lead

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1430
    203 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    99 responses
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    GDS Policy & Advocacy Institute

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    The Policy & Advocacy Institute is a student-led, interactive learning experience where fellows use their passion for a subject matter to shape the world around them. Over the summer, High School students learn about pressing social justice issues by meeting with advocates, engaging in conversation with policymakers, and building relationships with those impacted by the issue they are examining.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    76%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Community Day
      16%
    • First friday
      16%
    • Hopper Day
      16%
    • Christmas Assembly
      15%
    • Student-Staff Breakfast
      14%
    • Flag football
      9%
    • Prom
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,075
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $39,896
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    Website
    gds.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responses

    Living in the Area

    Friendship Heights
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $181,082
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,959
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,174,777
    National
    $281,900
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