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Alexandria Friends School

3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 22304 -

School Notes Overview:

As Friends (Quakers) we believe that there is that of God in every human being (the "Inner Light"). Alexandria Friends School exists to provide a high-quality education to students for whom other educational environments aren't working. We offer a challenging curriculum in a nurturing environment, and focus on teaching our students to think independently. Because of our small and caring environment, we are helping our students reconnect to their innate love of learning....

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School Overview:

	Alexandria Friends School
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	2006
County	Alexandria City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	8 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	38%	20%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 1 students
	Grade 10 - 3 students
	Grade 11 - 2 students
	Grade 12 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	4
	This School	(VA) 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	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Apr. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$19,395
Tuition Notes	$800 nr deposit (applies to tuition) guarantees spot if paid on or before April 1, 2010; $200 discount if balance paid in full by June 30, 2010. Student account is $500. Tuition due in full by July 31, 2010 or responsible party enrolls in FACTS plan.
% on Financial Aid	50%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$9,870
Acceptance Rate	89%
Head of School	William R. Stewart
Admissions Director	William R. Stewart (acting)

School Notes:

As a school operated according to the practice of the Religious Society of Friends, we engage in Meeting for Worship twice weekly and on other school occasions. Students are expected to participate in silent meditation, but we do not proselytize.
We offer a complete curriculum in the sciences, mathematics, English, history, foreign language, and electives such as art and sports.
In the Friends tradition of service to others, each student is expected to complete forty hours of community service for each year attended as a requirement for graduation.
Our program includes all-school field trips and service projects, and two camping retreats: one at the beginning of the school year, and the other at the end.
Four days a week the school day ends with a "Renaissance" class graded on a pass/fail basis, featuring such subjects as art, sports, music appreciation, screen writing, video production and others reflecting the skills and interests of our talented faculty.
Profile last updated: 10/14/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22304)	School Zip (22304)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,763 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	26%
Population Average Age	34 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$50,774	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	34% / 66%	66% / 34%