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Wilmington Friends School is an elite, private, Christian school located in Wilmington, DE. It has 736 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Tuition is $27,000 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
101 School Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
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Telephone
(302) 576-2900
Website
wilmingtonfriends.org
Organization Memberships
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Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$27,000
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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1310
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Average ACT
28
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Culture & Safety

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71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
57%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
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Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
736
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Poll
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
Poll
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
Poll
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
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Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Crime & Safety
    C-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Cost of Living
    B-
  4. Good for Families
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$66,283
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,064
National
$949
Median Home Value
$244,300
National
$184,700
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I feel so fortunate that my children were able to attend WFS. It has been a transformative experience. Yes, the education was exceptional, but the community is amazing. The staff connects with the students, offers them opportunities, and encourages them to become their best selves! Especially in these times, I think it's so important to have an education grounded in values and I can't think of any better philosophy than one of "that of God in everyone."
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Unfortunately the lower and middle schools are so poorly run, that the kids do not get a decent education. It seems that for the money being charged, none of that funding goes towards the schools or the teachers. Teachers are well underpaid compared to the market and I hate to say it but you get what you pay for! Unfortunately the school is not changing or doing anything about it. Save your money and send your kids to a charter school in Delaware where you will find better support and better teachers.
The school is poorly run. There are good teachers but most are average. The students were pooled from mixed family backgrounds and school is very tolerant to various aggressive behaviors. The classroom culture thus was affected by a few bad apples. Administration is not doing anything to change the culture unfortunately. It is expected WFS is becoming less and less competitive for the best and brightest students in this area. For the tuition charged, we are better off changing to another private school.