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Abington Friends School

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA, 19046-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

Abington Friends School is a coeducational Quaker, college-preparatory school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. AFS is committed to achieving the critical balance between academic rigor and joy in learning. Founded in 1697, AFS develops the talents of each individual child, delivers the academic foundation required for success at the nation's top colleges and universities and emphasizes moral and spiritual development. AFS is known for its extraordinary arts program and atmosphere of collaboration as well as a full spectrum of curricular and co-curricular offerings. The AFS mission is founded on the conviction that a complete education couples clarity and power of thought with goodness of spirit. We invite you to explore our website, come for a visit, and discover for yourself why AFS is such a venerable educational institution. ...

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School Overview:

	Abington Friends School
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded	1697
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	640 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 29 students
	Kind - 28 students
	Grade 1 - 38 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 35 students
	Grade 4 - 29 students
	Grade 5 - 40 students
	Grade 6 - 33 students
	Grade 7 - 53 students
	Grade 8 - 67 students
	Grade 9 - 61 students
	Grade 10 - 65 students
	Grade 11 - 67 students
	Grade 12 - 65 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	80 teachers
Average Class Size	13
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	In 2006-2007, tuition costs range from $12,800 for PK to $20,400 for grade 12.
% on Financial Aid	35%
Acceptance Rate	55%
Head of School	Richard F. Nourie
Admissions Director	Marnie Christian
Sport
Total Sports Offered	12
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Dance
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Ultimate Frisbee	Wrestling

School Notes:

Abington Friends School is a coeducational Quaker, college-preparatory school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. AFS is committed to achieving the critical balance between academic rigor and joy in learning. Founded in 1697, AFS develops the talents of each individual child, delivers the academic foundation required for success at the nation's top colleges and universities and emphasizes moral and spiritual development. AFS is known for its extraordinary arts program and atmosphere of collaboration as well as a full spectrum of curricular and co-curricular offerings. The AFS mission is founded on the conviction that a complete education couples clarity and power of thought with goodness of spirit. We invite you to explore our website, come for a visit, and discover for yourself why AFS is such a venerable educational institution.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

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Do tactics avert flu or reduce humanity? (Jewish World Review)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:12:58 am
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) For nine years, middle school director Russell Shaw has greeted and bidden farewell to each of his 160 charges with a cheerful smile and firm handshake.
Staying distant (Aberdeen American News)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 11:11:07 am
PHILADELPHIA -- For nine years, middle school director Russell Shaw has greeted and bidden farewell to each of his 160 charges with a cheerful smile and firm handshake....
Sports calendar (Springfield Sun)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 09:57:11 am
Boys soccer Academy New Church 7, Friends Central 1 – Academy New Church’s Greg Synnestvedt had a hat trick and tacked on an assist on his 17th birthday to help lead the Lions to a commanding 7-1 win over Friends Central on Tuesday. Blake McCurdy added two goals for ANC, while Jon Riles had a goal and two assists. James Lindrooth capped the scoring for ANC, who got six saves from Kellen Ayers in ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19046)	School Zip (19046)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,046 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	22%
Population Average Age	45 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$58,960	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	68% / 32%