Friends Academy
School Notes Overview:
Friends Academy, established in 1810, is a coeducational day school, located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in North Dartmouth, MA and serves children from preschool through grade 8. The rigorous academic curriculum is enriched by offerings in world languages, technology, art, music, drama, library, and physical education. Highlights of our program include Spanish beginning in grade 1, Latin in grade 6, personal laptop computers issued to each student in the Upper Division, fall and spring music theater, and competitive sports year-round. Our Outdoor Education program offers a state-of-the-art high and low ropes course along campus trails and canoeing on the Paskamansett River which runs through the campus. The Sally Borden School at Friends Academy offers a unique educational opportunity for children with language-based learning differences such as difficulty acquiring reading, spelling, written expression, math, organizational and/or study skills due to dyslexia and/or a specific learning difference. Our diverse student body comes from various Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities and graduates enter leading preparatory schools. ...
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Friends Academy |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Dyslexia / Language-based learning differences | |
| Year Founded | 1810 | |
| County | Bristol County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 273 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 25 students | ||
| Kind - 20 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
| Average Class Size | 14 | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 | |
| Tuition Notes | See current school year tuition rates on school's web site. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 11% | |
| Head of School | Andrew Rodin | |
| Admissions Director | Cheryl Deane | |
School Notes:
- Friends Academy, established in 1810, is a coeducational day school, located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in North Dartmouth, MA and serves children from preschool through grade 8. The rigorous academic curriculum is enriched by offerings in world languages, technology, art, music, drama, library, and physical education. Highlights of our program include Spanish beginning in grade 1, Latin in grade 6, personal laptop computers issued to each student in the Upper Division, fall and spring music theater, and competitive sports year-round. Our Outdoor Education program offers a state-of-the-art high and low ropes course along campus trails and canoeing on the Paskamansett River which runs through the campus. The Sally Borden School at Friends Academy offers a unique educational opportunity for children with language-based learning differences such as difficulty acquiring reading, spelling, written expression, math, organizational and/or study skills due to dyslexia and/or a specific learning difference. Our diverse student body comes from various Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities and graduates enter leading preparatory schools.
- Profile last updated: 09/24/2008
In the News:
- Friends Academy to host authorfest (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 05:38:45 pm
DARTMOUTH — Friends Academy will host its third annual AuthorFest featuring the works of singer, songwriter, and storyteller Bill Harley on Wednesday, Nov. 18; this event is free and open to the public. - Grammy Award-winner Bill Harley headlines Friends Academy AuthorFest (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 03:52:35 am
DARTMOUTH — Book this one on your calendar. - Friends' Sally Borden School offering parent support (The Standard-Times)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 02:22:17 am
DARTMOUTH — The Sally Borden School at Friends Academy will debut it support group for parents of children with learning differences at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. The support group is open to the public and meetings will take place in the Commons... - Learning differences support group to debut (The Standard-Times)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:05:07 am
DARTMOUTH — The Sally Borden School at Friends Academy will debut its support group for parents of children who have learning differences. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the commons building on campus at 1088 Tucker Road, North... - H.S. GOLF/VOLLEYBALL/CROSS COUNTRY: Oliver Ames third in golf league meet (The Brockton Enterprise)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 05:20:04 am
Oliver Ames’ Chris Pulcini was the co-medalist at the Hockmock League Golf Championships, shooting a 2-over 74 at Wentworth Hills on Wednesday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02747) | School Zip (02747) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 19,419 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $52,363 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 58% / 42% |
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