Brooklyn Friends School
School Notes Overview:
Brooklyn Friends School provides a college preparatory program serving students from Preschool through Grade 12. It is committed to educating each student intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and spiritually in a culturally diverse community. Guided by the Quaker principles of truth, simplicity, and peaceful resolution of conflict, Brooklyn Friends School offers each student a challenging education that develops intellectual abilities and ethical and social values to support a productive life of leadership and service. BFS is guided by the ideals of acceptance, compassion, equality and non-violence. ...
School Overview:
Brooklyn Friends School |
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| School Membership(s) | Friends Council on Education (FCE) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Kings County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 623 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 39% | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 95 students | ||
| Kind - 41 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 35 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Brooklyn Friends School provides a college preparatory program serving students from Preschool through Grade 12. It is committed to educating each student intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and spiritually in a culturally diverse community. Guided by the Quaker principles of truth, simplicity, and peaceful resolution of conflict, Brooklyn Friends School offers each student a challenging education that develops intellectual abilities and ethical and social values to support a productive life of leadership and service. BFS is guided by the ideals of acceptance, compassion, equality and non-violence.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
In the News:
- Obituary: Robert E. Benson (Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 04:37:20 am
Robert E. Benson, Benson, of Locust Valley, died peacefully on April 18, 2009, just short of his 93rd birthday. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen. - Obituary: Giovanni A. Furino (Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 04:34:59 am
Giovanni A. Furino passed away on May 3, 2009, at the age of 79. Husband of Jeanette (nee Vuozzo). Father of Jean Marie Mimmo (Michael) and John. Grandfather of Anthony, Marie, Michael, John, Alexa, Jenna, and Giavanna. - Robert E. Benson (Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot)
posted on May 8, 2009 at 01:51:43 pm
Robert E. Benson, Benson, of Locust Valley, died peacefully on April 18, 2009, just short of his 93rd birthday. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen. - FREE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR DEDHAM AND BOSTON AREA CHILDREN (dBusinessNews.com)
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (11201) | School Zip (11201) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,746 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 61% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,293 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.3 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 36% / 64% | 41% / 59% |
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