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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A
Matriculation A+
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A-
Geo & Community A+
Reviews A-
Friends' Central School is committed to making state-of-the-art technology available to the entire School community administration, faculty, and students. Each division is equipped with its own computer lab and additional resources can be found in the libraries and in the individual classrooms. Friends' Central's challenging curriculum is designed to provide core information, to encourage students to think and process what they learn, and to allow students to investigate areas of personal interest. As they study, students explore the impact of one area of learning on another. For example, students come to understand that the history of a period has an impact on the scientific advances, the artistic styles and movements, as well as the spheres of intellectual thought. This integrated approach helps students find a context for their learning and facilitates the retention of the information they are acquiring.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$49,780
Enrollment
821
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$27 million
Average SAT Score
1304
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
14

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#5 Yale University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 1

Academics

Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(53)
Student Council
Annenberg Medical Science Club
Art Club
Astronomy Research Group
Asian Students' Association
Black Student Forum (BSF)
Student Council
Annenberg Medical Science Club
Art Club
Astronomy Research Group
Asian Students' Association
Black Student Forum (BSF)
Book Club
Chess Club
Classics Club
Cookies & Crafts
Caribbean Student Association
Debate Team
DECA
Dungeons & Dragons Club
ESports Club
FCS World Press
Film Club
Flag Football
Focus Newspaper
Gender and Sexual Orientation Alliance (GSA)
Homework and Healing
Humanities Core Team
Ink: Literature & Arts Magazine
Investment Club
Justice Core Team
International Young Physicists Tournament
Le Cercle Français
Mathematical Modeling Club
Mental Health Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
Phoenix Update
Prom Committee
Page-to-Stage
Pulsar Search Club
Philly Math League
Ping-Pong Club
Pickleball Club
Print Club
Pass the Aux
PhAN (Phoenix Ambassadors)
The Quake
Robotics Club
Rock Climbing Club
Science Core Team
Service Committee
Shakespeare Competition Club
Sister Circle
STEM Competition Club
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S-AAC)
Sustainability Club
World Affairs Council
Yearbook.
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Arts

(21)
A Cappella
Acting
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Musical Theatre
A Cappella
Acting
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Musical Theatre
Playwriting
Singing
Theater
3D Design
Digital Photography
Drawing
Fiber Art
Studio Art
Woodworking
2D Art
Art
Design
Design Thinking
Metal
Mixed Media
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: Nursery-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1845
Campus Size: 40 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Friends

Application Info

Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
ISEE: 393315
Recommended
A-
Recommended
Boarding
George School United States Flag
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Frequently Ask Questions about Friends Central School

Tell me a bit about Friends Central School.
Friends Central School is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1845 , and currently has about 821 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.friendscentral.org/.
Does Friends Central School have rigorous academic requirements?
Friends Central School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Friends Central School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 13.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.56% go to top 25, and about 7.78% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Friends Central School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Friends Central School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Friends Central School?
The day tuition for Friends Central School in 2024 is $49,780 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@friendscentral.org .
Where is Friends Central School located?
Friends Central School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Friends Central School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Friends Central School is among the most popular schools, within top 153 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Friends Central School has been favorited by 163 users.
How do I complete an application for Friends Central School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Friends Central School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Friends Central School’s official site: http://www.friendscentral.org/ or call them at 610-649-7440.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Friends Central School?
Yes, here are few: Jameson Christian Academy, St. Laurence School and Torah Academy Of Greater Phila.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Friends Central School?
The overall rating for Friends Central School is A.

The section ratings of Friends Central School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%

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