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Friends School of Baltimore
  • Private, Quaker
  • BALTIMORE, MD
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Friends School of Baltimore

#17 in Best Private High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • BALTIMORE, MD
  • 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
    friendsbalt.org
    (410) 649-3211
    5114 N CHARLES ST
    BALTIMORE, MD 21210
    About Friends School of Baltimore...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 15
    Application Fee
    $25
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $36,445
    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
    43%
    Average Financial Aid
    $14,500
    From Friends School of Baltimore

    Friends School of Baltimore is a private coeducational Quaker school that is deeply committed to helping young people discover and become the person they are meant to be. As Baltimore’s oldest school, Friends has pioneered innovative teaching and learning since 1784. Friends is guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, and a core belief that there is that of God in each person. A Friends School education equips young people with the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed, wherever their path leads.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    155 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    51 responses
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    The Scholars Certificate Program

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    The Scholars Certificate Program provides students the opportunity to explore an area of academic interest that extends beyond the bounds of any single course of study. Each is a “bundle” of experiences including coursework, club involvement, speaker series’, independent studies, internships, and/or capstone project(s). Examples include STEAM; Global Studies; Public Health, and Entrepreneurship.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Scarlet and grey day
      24%
    • Friday night basketball
      13%
    • Hollyfest
      11%
    • Musical
      11%
    • Earth Day
      9%
    • Spirit week
      9%
    • Coffeehouse
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    790
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $23,335
    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
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    Website
    friendsbalt.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 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
    75%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses

    Living in the Area

    Wyndhurst
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $134,220
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,653
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $513,866
    National
    $281,900
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