Quaker School
Germantown Friends School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- Philadelphia, PA
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 73 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade unavailable
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade B minus
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$40,350
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
$13,500
From Germantown Friends School
Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a Quaker, coed, 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%
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Culture & Safety
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- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responses
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- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responses
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Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,070
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses
- 42%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses
Poll
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responses
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade C minus
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$25,333
National
$62,843Median Rent
$596
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$175,631
National
$217,500Germantown Friends School Reviews
Rating 4.18 out of 5 73 reviews
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As a recent grad who went to GFS for 7 years, I can say that the school changed my life. No, it wasn't "perfect", but I love it and will be forever thankful for going there. Each student at GFS has a unique personality, and the environment is such that people can express themselves and not only be accepted, but embraced by the whole community. It is definitely more of a humanities centered school, but students will learn valuable deep thinking and analysis skills that will carry them through their lives. In addition, the teachers are incredibly accessible. If you ask them about an assignment, or even just want advice, they are respectful, helpful, and caring. Even after graduation, teachers still reach out and ask how I am doing. I also appreciate the creative nature of the school. J-Term changed my life in so many positive ways! Over the four years, J-term allowed me to start a new school club, student teach, and participate in two school exchanges.
GFS is such an amazing school.
GFS is such an amazing school.
The majority of high school classes that I had were excellent and taught students to think critically and be able to discuss, especially in English. Occasionally I would get a teacher who was much worse than the majority and the class would slack off. But for the most part teachers were very helpful with answering questions and helping you pursue interest. Latin department is a great community with some amazing teachers, and certain history classes are incredible. The opportunities for theater are pretty weak though.
There are some serious issues with lack of diversity at GFS, racially and especially socio-economically. The school is getting much bigger and if you are not out-going teachers many don't often get to know you very well. There are also concerns of lack of community in the student body, and the administration paying more attention to its reputation and image than its students actual concerns. Very few faculty of color.
There are some serious issues with lack of diversity at GFS, racially and especially socio-economically. The school is getting much bigger and if you are not out-going teachers many don't often get to know you very well. There are also concerns of lack of community in the student body, and the administration paying more attention to its reputation and image than its students actual concerns. Very few faculty of color.
I enjoy having a campus instead of all my classes being in one building. I feel that aspect has prepared me for navigating a college campus. Because the classes at GFS are small the students are able to develop personal relationships with there teachers, in tern allowing the teachers to better support each individual students needs. I have had an overall decent experience at GFs, however the school needs to do better in supporting their students mental health, and listening to their students when issues are raised.