We are a diverse community with students from a broad range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, including eight percent from Quaker families. We welcome ethnic and economic diversity; 31 percent are children of color and 34 percent of FSM families receive need-based financial aid.
School Overview: |
Friends School Of Minnesota
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| School Membership(s) | Friends Council on Education (FCE) Institute for Independent Education Independent Schools Association of the Central States National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1988 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 166 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 30% (MN School Avg.: 12%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 35% | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | 2012-13 Tuition Kindergarten – Fourth $12,560 Fifth and Sixth $12,930 Seventh and Eighth $13,755 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,800 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |
| Admissions Director | Susan Nagel | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 4 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| After School Music Program | Drama Club | |
| Outdoor Club | Spanish Club | |
School Notes:
Started by Quakers and peace activists in 1988, Friends School of Minnesota has a student body of 168 and a faculty of 20. In the tradition of the 80 Quaker Friends Schools across the United States, Friends School of Minnesota was founded to meet children's intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness.
"Our mission is to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity."
Profile last updated: 09/06/2012
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