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Friends School of Baltimore is a private coeducational Quaker school founded in 1784 and serving students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade.
"You can always tell a Friends kid." That's what college admission officers, business leaders, and families, like yours, tell us. It's in the confidence, maturity, and sense of purpose they bring to every learning situation, whether in the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, or out in the community. We offer you countless opportunities to put your voice to work in the classroom, in Baltimore, and beyond.
Visit our vibrant campus and see for yourself how Friends School will help you discover and become the person you are meant to be.
Advanced courses offered in all academic discplines including Biology, Capstone Design, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Math, Music, Physics, Theatrical Arts, Visual Arts, World Languages
Club or Organization: We offer clubs in all divisions with over 60 clubs in our Upper School.
Arts and Music Programs: a capella groups, acoustic music club, Chamber Choir, Choral Music, Design Technology, fiddle club, Jazz Ensemble, Makerspace Courses, Middle School Theater, Rhythm Lab (percussion), String Orchestra, Student Rock Band, Theater Tech, Theatre Arts, Upper School Theater (3 shows per year), Visual Arts (diverse electives), Web Design, Wind Ensemble
School Notes
Founded in 1784, Friends School of Baltimore provides a
coeducational, college preparatory program guided by the Quaker
values of truth, equality, simplicity community and peaceful
resolution of conflict.
By setting high standards of excellence for a diverse and
caring community, Friends seeks to develop in each student the
spiritual, intellectual, physical and creative strengths to make a
positive contribution to the world.
Recognizing that there is that of God in each person, the
School strives in all its programs, policies and affairs, to be an
institution that exemplifies the ideals of the Religious Society of
Friends.
What sports does Friends School Of Baltimore offer?
Friends School Of Baltimore offers 18 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Friends School Of Baltimore is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Friends School Of Baltimore?
The application deadline for Friends School Of Baltimore is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Friends School Of Baltimore located?
Friends School Of Baltimore is located in the Wyndhurst neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Wyndhurst.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(5 reviews)
52/27/2023
Attending Friends from 6th through 12th grade was one of the very best things that have ever happened to me. A committed faculty, individual attention, and a feeling of diversity and openness are a few of my lasting impressions. What I took away from those wonderful years was a sense of respect and acceptance for my classmates and the world. They did a wonderful job of opening possibilities and the world to us.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sean
57/6/2020
Friends is hands-down the best school in Baltimore. My children received a challenging, engaging and thought-provoking education here. The faculty is highly educated and dedicated and the daily environment is peaceful and loving-truly my kids' happy place.
- Posted by Parent - C Martin
52/14/2020
Sent both my daughters thru Friends, one at Hopkins, one going to St Mary's in the fall. Both 3 Sport standouts and honor roll Best experience of their lives and mine. The school has prepared for the next level of their academic journey.
- Posted by Parent - Robert
55/17/2016
Friends is an academic, athletic, and artistic gem that I wish we had considered much earlier than high school! Maybe the Quaker philosophy keeps their marketing less slick and less boastful than other private schools in the area, but Friends is a very challenging academic program that encourages each student to pursue a variety of interests beyond the classroom (athletic, musical, theatric, service-oriented, special interest groups). It seems to create a more multi-dimensional student where you''re just as likely to see varsity athletes sing in one of the amazing choral groups or join the Spanish Club as you are to see artistic students join the Robotics Club or play a sport. The cafeteria serves healthy, reasonably priced food that my child really enjoys. Coming from a local, preK-8, private school that boasts endlessly about being 'the best education in town'' and prides itself on handwriting, we actually find Friends students to be MUCH more intellectually curious, engaged, and interesting! It doesn't matter whether you play lacrosse or come from an old Baltimore family here. The school seems to attract and respect diversity on many levels: socio-economic, racial, political (yes, there are Republicans here!), and interests. We have been very impressed and our child LOVES it.
- Posted by Parent - jessi
52/24/2013
Good SiteN_X_D_S.
- Posted by Defau
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