Friends Academy

270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY, 11560-0115
Tel: (516)676-0393
Grades: NS - 12 | 776 students
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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. No other school on Long Island offers all of this:
  • 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
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Friends Council on Education (FCE)
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
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
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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  • Field Hockey: Athletes of the Week
    posted on October 26, 2012 at 11:16:00 pm
    Erin Dougherty, Comsewogue The senior scored a career-high four goals in a 5-1 win over Floyd last Wednesday, and had the winner in a 1-0 victory over Shoreham-Wading River on Tuesday. Lauren DeSimone, Port Washington She scored all of the Vikings' goals in 2-1 wins over Friends Academy and Baldwin. ...
  • Local Students Fight Pancreatic Cancer With Fashion 4 The Cure Fundraiser
    posted on April 1, 2011 at 02:19:55 pm
    Plenty of teenagers have an interest in fashion, but 16-year-old Muttontown resident Becky Broxmeyer has taken her interest in an unusual and welcome direction; together with her friend Sophie Koppelman ...
  • Friends Academy Fundraiser Nets Over $1,700 for Local Shelter
    posted on January 21, 2011 at 05:06:44 am
    The Friends Academy football program, including Varsity, JV and Middle School, sponsored a “Punt, Pass and Kick” fundraiser shortly before the holidays to raise funds for the Glen Cove Men’s ...

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Nearby Schools:

Friends Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Portledge School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.4 mi. away
All Saints Regional Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
North Shore Day School
Gr. K | 2.5 mi. away

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