Admissions

Enrollment Options

Middle School (grades 6-8):

Middle school is a day program only, no boarding is available for this age group.

High School (grades 9-12):

Day, 5-day & full-boarding options are available.

Our high school students are both domestic and international*.

* Scattergood Friends School is authorized to accept International Students under the U.S. Customs and Immigration SEVIS systems.

Admissions Events & Visits

The best way to get to know us is to come see us in action. There are a number of ways to explore campus and learn more about our school. Open house events are held several times each year and provide a high level overview of life at Scattergood. Individual tours are available upon request and provide a more tailored experience for families.

Visit days are strongly encouraged when school is in session. This provides families with a more immersive experience and may include sitting in on classes, joining crew, and sharing a meal. Individual tours and visit days can be combined with an admissions interview when appropriate.

Upcoming Events

Info Session with Head of School

October 5, 10:30-11:30am (virtual)

Join Scattergood’s Head of School, John Zimmerman, for an informal info session about the school’s programs, history, vision, and more. Your wonderings will shape the conversation so we invite you bring your questions.

Open House

October 26, 10:15am-12:30pm (on campus)

Visitors are invited to have brunch in the dining hall, participate in a block printing workshop led by Scattergood students, tour campus, and have a Q&A with the Head of School and other members of staff. It’s sure to be a fun and informative event. We hope to see you there!

Info Session with Head of School

November 2, 10:30-11:30am (virtual)

Join Scattergood’s Head of School, John Zimmerman, for an informal info session about the school’s programs, history, vision, and more. Your wonderings will shape the conversation so we invite you bring your questions.

Open House

December 7, 11am-12pm (virtual)

Join this virtual event to hear about the Scattergood experience from our Head of School, Academic Dean, current students, and others. This will be a great opportunity to learn about Scattergood’s inclusive community, engaging academics, and unique offerings. We hope to see you there!

Virtual Open House

Watch our virtual open house video to learn more about Scattergood. Hear from our Head of School, Dean of Students, Academic Dean, and two members of the senior class

Admissions Process

Inquire

Let's get to know each other. Introduce yourself through the inquiry form and we’ll send you some information about our programs.

1.

Get to Know Us

Schedule a tour and come experience Scattergood for yourself.

2.

Apply

Submit your application and supporting materials.

3.

Interview

Once we receive all of your application items, your file will be reviewed by the admissions team before students and parents are invited to interview.

4.

Decision

The admissions team will notify families of the admissions decision and tuition offer by email within 10 business days.

5.

What People Are Saying

“Scattergood provided a space where I could learn and grow both academically and personally without the social pressures and rigid structure present in my public school system. Learning happened outside of the classroom just as much as within it, maybe more, which meant I could really engage with the content and collaborate with my peers and teachers.

 -Alumni

“Sending our child to Scattergood Friends School as a day student has proven to be the best parental decision we have ever made. I’m not sure what I value the most — the individualized and rigorous college-prep education, the strong emphasis on personal responsibility and the intrinsic value of work, or the lived experience of being a member of an egalitarian and mutually-supportive community in which every individual is truly seen and valued — but the overall effect can be described in just one word: blossoming. In short, I feel very strongly that when a fourteen year old says that they “love” school, something very special is underway. In in our family’s case that something special is SFS!!”

-Parent