- 137 years of experience
- A proven, rigorous curriculum
- Amazing facilities and a beautiful 65-acre campus
- Diverse and talented student body
- Distinguished and experienced faculty
- After-school Enrichment
- Outstanding Arts program and championship Sports teams that compete in the Nassau County public school league
School Overview: |
Friends Academy
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Friends Council on Education (FCE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1876 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 776 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 19% (NY School Avg.: 23%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus (AB) | |
| AP Calculus I (BC) | AP Calculus II (BC) | |
| AP Chemistry | AP English | |
| AP Environ. Science | AP European History | |
| AP French V | AP Latin V | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics C | |
| AP Spanish V | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art - Draw | AP US Government | |
| AP US History | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 17 / rolling | |
| % on Financial Aid | 21% | |
| Admissions Director | Nina Waechter | |
| Admissions Associate | Elizabeth Holmes | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
School Notes:
Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented," Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. The school's philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the "gathered meeting" brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.
Profile last updated: 03/18/2013
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