"We prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be."
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Upper Schoolers Lobby for INVESTMENTS IN CONFLICT PREVENTION
During the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Lobbying Weekend, Friends students and CPEJ collaborated with more than 100 Quakers from across the country who came together to lobby congressional offices for robust funding for peacebuilding initiatives. -
ADDRESSING IDENTITY IN THE ARTS
Award-winning author, actor, and activist Maulik Pancholy discusses identity and his activism around anti-bullying with the Middle and Upper Schools. -
Celebrating Quaker Quilt Codes Through Choreography
Dance Teachers Barry Blumenfeld and Adia Whitaker have created a visionary Grade 3 curriculum that celebrates some of the hallmark academic programs in the grade. -
Science and Storytelling
Friends Seminary recently held the 15th Annual Art of Teaching Lecture presented by Science Department Chair Dr. Shayri Greenwood. Titled, “The Joy of Discovering the Story”, her talk delved into her unique approach of teaching Science through the art of storytelling and her belief that students can truly connect with and understand the intricate workings of the natural world by exploring it as a captivating narrative. -
In Dialogue
Maya '24 and Meera ‘26 have been selected to be members of this year's GEBG Global Student Dialogues program Student Advisory Council. -
The Great Outdoors
Grade 8 students traveled with their advisors to Camp Mason, NJ, staying overnight in cabins on the campgrounds. The Middle School trip is a longstanding tradition and an important event for Friends Seminary eighth graders. -
EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATORS: MOUNA FDILAT
In the spirit of this year’s school theme, “Continuing a Culture of Connection,” we’re interviewing some of the extraordinary educators at the heart of our rigorous academic program. -
Live From The Nest!
Upper School athletic competitions at “The Nest” are now be easier to watch with live streaming. -
Let Your Life Speak
Dr. Meredith Evans '90 discusses her Friends journey and her work for the National Archives Records Administration as the Director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. -
Making Faces
Lower School students in Hilary’s and Monica’s classes put their geometry and problem solving skills to the test through the creation of “math faces.” -
Center Stage
Max Friedlich ‘13 spoke to Steve Borowka’s Upper School Playwriting students about his new off-broadway hit. -
Community Changemaker
Maya '24 is fighting to be in the last generation to see cancer—a generation that promotes literacy in under-resourced public schools—a generation that truly enjoys giving back.
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238
YEARS OF QUAKER EDUCATION
Founded ten years after the birth of our nation, Friends Seminary is the oldest continuously operated, independent, co-educational school in New York City.
802
STUDENTS
| 268 | Lower School (K-4) |
| 225 | Middle School (5-8) |
| 309 | Upper School (9-12) |
42% |
STUDENTS OF COLOR |
1
CENTER FOR PEACE EQUITY AND JUSTICE
Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, diversity and community engagement, cpej supports academic, social, and cultural programs which contribute to wider movements for social change.
4,500
ACTIVE ALUMNI
33
ATHLETIC TEAMS
16 Varsity, 4 Junior Varsity, 13 Middle School
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Spring and Indoor Track, Cross-Country, Volleyball
91%
of graduates were accepted to one of their top three schools.
25
Most Attended Institutions (2019-2023)
Boston University
Brown University
University of Chicago
Colgate University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Emory University
Hamilton College
Haverford College
Kenyon College
University of Michigan
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Oberlin College
University of Pennsylvania
Pitzer College
Rice University
University of Southern California
Tufts University
University of Virginia
Washington University- St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Williams College
Yale University
1
MISSION
To prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.
176
FACULTY and STAFF
| 90% | Faculty hold advanced degrees |
| 8:1 | Student/faculty ratio |
| 15 | Average Upper School class size |
15
STEPS TO NATURE
Stuyvesant Square, a beautiful four-acre park, borders the east end of campus, and punctuates the tranquility that surrounds our neighborhood.
10,694
SERVICE HOURS
Service Learning and Public Purpose is an integral part of the culture at Friends. In 2021-2022, Upper School students collectively logged more than 12,500 service hours.
| 15,000+ | Hours of service completed by the entire Friends community, including students K-12, employees and parents. |
15
Countries Visited
Since 2017 students have visited 15 countries through our Global Education Program.
MORE THAN
15
CLASSES IN MUSIC, THEATER AND DANCE
Including: Acting, Playwriting, Directing, Public Speaking, Choreography, Technical Theater.
9
ANNUAL PRODUCTIONS AND CONCERTS
MEAN SAT SCORES
| 715 | Reading and Writing |
| 698 | Mathematics |
MEAN ACT SCORES
| 31 | Composite |
$6.11
MILLION
FINANCIAL AID BUDGET
20%
OF STUDENTS
RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
1
TRANSFORMED CAMPUS
COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2019
Highlights Include:
- 100% ADA accessibility
- New Upper School Building
- Two new Middle School floors
- Upper School Commons and Terrace
- Turfed Skyfield
- Center for Peace, Equity and Justice
- New flexible classrooms
- Fitness Center
- Academic Center
- Music Suite
- Dance and Yoga Studio
- K-6 Makery
- Collaborative spaces
- K-12 Rooftop Greenhouse and Garden
- K-12 Multipurpose Great Room
Other Campus Highlights:
- 1860 landmarked Meetinghouse
- K-12 Gym with 80 ft. Climbing Wall
- Library and Media Center
- Six K-12 Science Labs
- Lower School Library
- Digital Media Lab
- 7-12 STEM lab
- Two Visual Arts Galleries
- Blackbox Theater
45+
STUDENT-LED ORGANIZATIONS
5
WORLD LANGUAGES ANCIENT AND MODERN
Friends was the first NYC independent school to introduce Arabic in 2008.
$0
At no additional cost, students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to enroll in NYU courses for high school credit.
$40.8
MILLION
ENDOWMENT AS OF
JUNE 2022
$54
MILLION
OPERATING BUDGET
(2022-2023)
Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer.
Friends Seminary — the oldest continuously operated, coeducational school in NYC — serves college-bound day students in Kindergarten-Grade 12.