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Germantown Friends School
  • Private, Quaker
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Germantown Friends School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • 110 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B
    germantownfriends.org
    (215) 951-2300
    31 WEST COULTER ST
    PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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    About Germantown Friends School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 19
    Application Fee
    $45
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $44,750
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    33%
    Average Financial Aid
    $21,683
    From Germantown Friends School

    Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a Quaker, independent day school for students in preschool through grade 12 located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. GFS seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Visit our website to read more.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1400
    160 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    51 responses
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    Classics Day

    academic spotlight

    GFS Classics Day is an opportunity for Latin and Greek students in grades 7-12 to participate in a full day of exciting activities. The annual celebration is a yearly reminder of the vibrancy of life in the ancient world, and includes a triumphal parade through campus, a performance of the "Odyssey," a scavenger hunt and relay races through campus, Greek play performances, and more!

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Holiday assemblies
      29%
    • Concerts, plays
      26%
    • Sports Assemblies
      17%
    • Study of civil rights
      12%
    • Unity Day
      7%
    • Spirit Week
      5%
    • Homecoming
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,157
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $24,000
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    Website
    bit.ly/3zdmq1x
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      Yes
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responses

    Living in the Area

    Germantown - Penn Knox
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $14,603
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $749
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $291,587
    National
    $281,900
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