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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Olney Friends School
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Society of Friends | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1837 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 47 students | 300 students |
| Percent International Students | 45% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 94% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 3 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $28,900 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $14,450 | $25,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 65% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Musa Hamideh | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 3 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Calculus | AP Physics | |
| AP US History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 2 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| All-School Sing | Electives in theater, photography, 2-D art, 3-D art | |
| Farm Team | Gymnastics -- for the whole school | |
| Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Running, Strength/Conditioning, Yoga | Student Self-Government | |
| Tech Crew | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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