| Fast Facts about Spartanburg Day School |
| Year Founded |
1957 |
| Accreditation |
First SACS school in SC
(Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
First Cum Laude Society Chapter in SC (Established in 1969)
International Baccalaureate World School |
| Member |
NAIS, PAIS, SAIS, CEEB, NACAC, NBOA |
| Education Partners |
Converse College, University of South Carolina Upstate, Wofford College, Limestone College, Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg Community College |
| Total Enrollment |
500 |
| Average Class Size |
12 |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio |
9:1 |
| Racial/Ethnic Diversity |
14% of student body |
| Full time Faculty with Advanced Degrees |
62% |
| Average Experience of an SDS Teacher |
13.5 Years* |
| *Breakdown of Teaching Experience: |
44% of faculty has taught for 21+ years
16% of faculty has taught for 16-20 years
18% of faculty has taught for 11-15 years
13% of faculty has taught for 6-10 years
9% of faculty has taught for 1-5 years |
| % of Graduates attending a 4-year College or University |
100% |
| Colleges Attended |
Please see College Counseling page
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| National Merit Results, 2008-12 |
6 Finalists, 2 Semifinalists, and 7 Commended Scholars
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| Advanced Placement Courses |
19 |
| Mean SAT Verbal Score, Classes 2010-2012 average |
586 (this number includes the scores of non-native speakers)
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| Mean SAT Writing Score, Classes 2010-2012 average |
587 (includes non-native speakers)
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| Mean SAT Math Score, Classes 2010-2012 average |
602 |
| Languages offered |
Latin, Spanish, French, Chinese, American Sign Language |
| Native Languages spoken in students homes |
Twelve |
| Student Participation in Athletic Programs (LS, MS and US) |
100% - No-cut policy. |
| Number of Athletic Teams |
24 |
| Technology Labs |
4 |
| Student Resources |
Middle School Learning Lab
VISTAS Program
The Learning Center
Individualized Tutoring
Study Halls
College Counseling
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| Experiential Learning |
LS Local educational trips
MS Overnight field trips; Mentorships
US Special Studies Week; Mentorships
Community Service |
| School Hours |
8:00 until 12:15 (4K)
8:00 until 12:30 (5K)
8:00 until 2:30 (Lower School)
8:05 until 3:00 (Middle & Upper Schools) |
| Extended Day Program |
*After School Program available to studnets until 5:30 pm |
| Financial Assistance Budget |
$950,000 |
| Head of School since 2012 |
Rachel Deems (since July 2012) |