Tandem Friends School
School Notes Overview:
Tandem Friends School Mission: Rooted in Quaker values, Tandem Friends School prepares young people for higher education and fulfilling lives of integrity, creative expression and service....
School Overview:
Tandem Friends School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Friends Council on Education (FCE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1970 | ||
| County | Albemarle County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 210 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 17% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 5 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 19 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 73% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 12 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1230 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 184 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,000 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Head of School | Paul B. Perkinson | ||
| Admissions Director | Louise Cole | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Field Hockey | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Tennis | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Fencing | Ski Club | ||
| Upper School Drama | |||
School Notes:
- Tandem Friends School Mission: Rooted in Quaker values, Tandem Friends School prepares young people for higher education and fulfilling lives of integrity, creative expression and service.
- Profile last updated: 09/01/2009
In the News:
- Area high schoolers honored for service (The Daily Progress)
posted on April 21, 2009 at 04:14:02 am
Eight area high schools students were honored Monday for their commitment to the community through volunteering or service to others. - Students to Join Katrina Recovery Efforts (NBC 29 Charlottesville)
posted on March 30, 2009 at 01:16:22 am
Nearly a dozen students from Charlottesville's Tandem Friends School will spend the next week helping the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Katrina. - James River, Cave Spring Advance to Richmond (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
posted on March 7, 2009 at 04:51:01 am
The James River Knights ran out to a 27 to 6 halftime lead on their way to a 57-21 waxing of Virginia High. James River got 12 points and 18 rebounds from Patrick Bennett and 10 points from Chris Ware in the win.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22902) | School Zip (22902) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 18,468 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,429 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 41 years old | 34 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (22902) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Covenant School - 710 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Lafayette School & Treatment Center - 19 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Virginia Institute Of Autism - 13 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Anne's-Belfield School - 841 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Little Keswick School - 29 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Zip 22902
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