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Friends Academy

Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY, 11560-0115 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

	Friends Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 8
County	Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	101 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	36%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 40 students
	Grade 8 - 61 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	91 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

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: 02/04/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11560)	School Zip (11560)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,815 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	51%	32%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$81,746	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.2 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	58 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	78% / 22%	41% / 59%