"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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Class of 2023 College Destinations
Friends is proud to announce the college matriculation of the class of 2023. Click through to see where this year's senior class will be headed next fall. Congratulations to the class of 2023! -
Mapping Progress
Judith’s After Owls Coding students recently embarked on a journey to become more engaged New Yorkers and global digital citizens through a series of mapping and data collection activities. -
Innovation in the Upper School
For the second year, 13 juniors and seniors in Andrew Harrison's Advanced Studio class exhibited a diverse array of works at the Caelum Gallery in Chelsea on May 12. -
Model Citizens
On May 6, 36 Middle Schoolers attended Model Congress at Chapin. Seven students earned a "Golden Gavel" as best legislator among all their peers, and three more students earned Honorable Mention. -
Community Changemaker
Ed Carroll ’56 returned to campus recently for an unveiling of a classroom dedicated in his name, honoring his resilience and bravery as the first Black graduate of the School. The light-filled classroom on the 5th floor of the Townhouse will be utilized by students and teachers for generations to come. -
Movement in the Meetinghouse
Students from Barry Blumenfeld’s second and third grade dance classes performed original dances for their peers and parents at the annual Lower School Dance Assembly. -
Portrait of an Artist
Our young artists proudly presented their work during the annual Lower School Art Show, which not only recognizes the breadth and depth of the visual arts curriculum, but honors students' hard work in a social setting. -
Award-Winning Creatives
Sascha '26 and Sam ‘23 recently earned regional recognition from the NYC Scholastic Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. This is a remarkable achievement for both students. -
Facing History
Fifteen Upper School students recently traveled to the cities of Memphis, Jackson and New Orleans for an immersive experience entitled Civil Rights and Music: Blues, Jazz and the Politics of Race, sponsored by the Center for Peace, Equity and Justice. -
Annual Choreoshow's Enduring Impact
The Show is the culminating event for the Upper School choreography class, ChoreoLab, which is taught by Barry Blumenfeld. -
James Turrell Skyspace at Friends Seminary
Designed and donated by Quaker James Turrell, an American artist, this installation will be the capstone of the School's five-year Campus Redevelopment Project, and will be located on the roof of the School's 16th Street campus. -
Giving Back
The Friends community had nearly 1,000 people work with 9 nonprofits across 4 boroughs on the annual Day of Service.
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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.
794
STUDENTS
| 266 | Lower School (K-4) |
| 224 | Middle School (5-8) |
| 304 | Upper School (9-12) |
39% |
STUDENTS OF COLOR |
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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.
4,430
ACTIVE ALUMNI
32
ATHLETIC TEAMS
16 Varsity, 3 Junior Varsity, 13 Middle School
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Spring and Indoor Track, Cross-Country, Volleyball
87%
of graduates were accepted to one of their top three schools.
25
Most Attended Institutions (2018-2022)
Bard College
Boston University
Brown University
University of Chicago
Colgate University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Emory University
George Washington University
Hamilton College
Haverford College
Kenyon College
Middlebury College
The New School
New York University
Northeastern University
Oberlin College
University of Pennsylvania
Skidmore College
Tufts University
University of Virginia
Washington University, St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Williams College
Yale University
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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.
12,500
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.
| 17,000+ | Hours of service completed by the entire Friends community, including students K-12, employees and parents. |
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Global Education Trips
Over the past seven years, students and teachers participated in 17 global education immersion experiences, including Peru, Nepal, Jordan, China, Israel, Morocco, South Africa, Columbia, France, Germany, India, Taiwan, as well as the Deep South to visit four cities critical to the Civil Rights Movement, and a series of four trips in 2021-2022 exploring sustainable energy in the United States.
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
| 700 | Reading and Writing |
| 702 | Mathematics |
MEAN ACT SCORES
| 32 | Composite |
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.
$37.5
MILLION
ENDOWMENT AS OF
JUNE 2021
$52
MILLION
OPERATING BUDGET
(2021-2022)
$6.35
MILLION
FINANCIAL AID BUDGET
20%
OF STUDENTS
RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
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.