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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews B
Friends School of Baltimore is a private coeducational Quaker school founded in 1784 and serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
"You can always tell a Friends kid." That's what college admissions officers, business leaders, and families, like yours, tell us.
It's in the confidence, maturity, and sense of purpose they bring to every learning situation-whether in the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, or out in the community, where they work to bring about positive change.
Visit our vibrant campus and see for yourself how Friends develops not just great minds, but great people.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$57000
Enrollment
789
International Students
0.02%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$16.6 millions
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13.5

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#5 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +

AP Scores

(2020)
Number of students took AP test
28
Number of tests taken
32
68%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

Sports

(14)
Badminton
Baseball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Fitness
Badminton
Baseball
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Fitness
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(55)
Adopt A Village in Guatemala
Anime club
Aquaponics
BAC
Blue Club
Body Positivity/Self-Love Club
Adopt A Village in Guatemala
Anime club
Aquaponics
BAC
Blue Club
Body Positivity/Self-Love Club
Book Club
CASA
Chamber Music Club
Chess Club
Conservative Voices Club
Creative Writing Club
Debate Team
DJ Club
Doodle Club
French Club
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Green Club
Habitat for Humanity
Hockey Club
Hunger Committee
Improv club
It's Academic
Jewish Student Union
Kinetic Sculpture Club
Latinos Unidos
Maker Club
Math Club
Mock Trial
Mock Turtle
Model UN
NAMI
One Love Club
Politics/Current Events Club
Programming Club
Puerto Rico Service Adventure Club
Quaker Nation
Quaker Quill
Quakermetrics
Random Acts of Kindness
Robotics
Russian Club
SADD (students against drunk driving)
Slam Poetry Club
Smash Club
Soccer Without Borders
Stagecrew
Students For Prison Reform
Ultimate Frisbee
UNICEF club
Women’s Empowerment Club
Worldwide Community Connections
Yearbook
Youth in Government
ZTP
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Arts

(15)
3D Fabrication
Color
Digital Photography
Drawing
Editing
Film
3D Fabrication
Color
Digital Photography
Drawing
Editing
Film
Painting
Photo
Photography
Printmaking
Studio Art
Watercolor
Art
Design
Web Design
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Contact Info

http://www.friendsbalt.org/
5114 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
410-649-3200
jphizacklea@friendsbalt.org
Maryland

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1784
Religious Affiliation: Other

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,TOEFL Junior
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Frequently Ask Questions about Friends School of Baltimore

Tell me a bit about Friends School of Baltimore.
Friends School of Baltimore is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1784 , and currently has about 789 students, 0.02% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.friendsbalt.org/.
Does Friends School of Baltimore have rigorous academic requirements?
Friends School of Baltimore also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Friends School of Baltimore students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 24.44% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 34.44% go to top 25, and about 3.33% 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 School of Baltimore?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Friends School of Baltimore’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Friends School of Baltimore’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Friends School of Baltimore in 2024 is $57,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jphizacklea@friendsbalt.org .
Where is Friends School of Baltimore located?
Friends School of Baltimore is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Friends School of Baltimore on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Friends School of Baltimore is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Friends School of Baltimore has been favorited by 8 users.
How to start with an application with Friends School of Baltimore?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Friends School of Baltimore. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Friends School of Baltimore’s official site: http://www.friendsbalt.org/ or call them at 410-649-3200.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Friends School of Baltimore?
Yes, here are few: The Bryn Mawr School, Gilman School and Roland Park Country School.

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

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

Nearby City

Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport Baltimore-Washington International Airport

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