Carolina Friends School
Tel: (919)383-6602
- Carolina Friends School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community empowering students to think critically, creatively, and independently.
- We foster active exploration and quiet reflection, individual endeavor and collaborative engagement.
- Inspired by Quaker values -- pursuit of truth, respect for all, peaceful resolution of conflict, simplicity, the call to service we teach our children that it is possible to change the world.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 506 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23%
State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 47%
|
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Adv Biology, Adv Statistics, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Adv French, Adv Spanish, Adv Chemistry, Adv Physics |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 4 / Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by level. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,548 |
| Acceptance Rate | 46%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kathleen Davidson |
| Admissions Associate | Kathy Krahenbuhl |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- CFS is an independent Quaker school enrolling 500 students ages 3 to 18. We offer challenging academics, innovative arts programs, environmental education, global citizenship focus, extensive community service, interscholastic sports, and plenty of adventure. Each student is honored as a unique individual, offered real choices and responsibility, and expected to contribute to their community. 95% of recent graduates attend colleges of their choice.
Profile last updated: 04/29/2016
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School Reviews
| 5 9/30/2014 I go to Carolina friends, and I like it a lot. I was in a public school before switching to CFS and I am much happier. I feel like the teachers pay way more attention to the students and there is not so much stress. It is very small, which is good for some people and not so good for others, but it really depends on you. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Walte |
| 5 2/21/2013 An outstanding school with an attentive, intelligent, caring and creative faculty. If one is looking for a place where their child will be known well by their teachers, and their child will be encouraged to grow as an individual while at the same time take care of their community, then CFS may be the right choice for you. - Posted by Parent - sbrod |
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