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Oakwood Friends School.

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Oakwood Friends School
Introduction
"Everybody smiles a lot. That&apos&aposs one of the first things you&apos&aposll notice at Oakwood Friends School. Perhaps it&apos&aposs because Oakwood emphasizes individuality, not uniformity. Held high is respect for the value of each student, teacher and staff member. The resulting spirit of common trust enables an honest, open exchange of ideas among all campus members..."
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding) 9-12 7-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Quaker Non-denominational
Year Founded 1796 1900
Campus Size 63 acres 135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 175 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 20% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 45% 70%
Average SAT Score 1615 *National Avg. View
Average ACT score 22 *National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 15 12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 73% 61%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $3 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,625 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,725 $22,720
Tuition 5 day boarding $32,625 $31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid 37% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,750 $17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Apr. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes Yes
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 59%
Director of Admissions Susan Masciale-Lynch
Associate Director of Admissions Barbara Lonczak
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, AB Calculus, BC Calculus, Spanish, French English Language
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 8 13
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Soccer
Softball Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 23
Academic Worldquest Community Service
Community Service Diversity Club
Environmental Club Friends Committee
International Student Club Judicial Committee
Model United Nations New Orleans Club
No Sweat / Peace Club Nominating Committee
Spectrum Film Club Student Government
Yearbook
College Matriculation:
Year: 2005-2009
Vassar College 6
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 5
Hobart & William Smith Colleges 4
University of Hartford 4
Goucher College 3
Hampshire College 3
Rochester Institute of Technology 3
Syracuse University 3
Bard College 2
New York University 2
School Notes
  • Oakwood Friends School, guided by Quaker principles, educates and strengthens young people for lives of conscience, compassion and accomplishment. Students experience a challenging curriculum within a diverse community dedicated to nurturing the spirit, the scholar, the artist and the athlete in each person. In striving to fulfill its mission, Oakwood Friends School:
  • provides rigorous academic preparation based on primary texts and hands-on learning
  • respects the minds and imaginations of students and focuses on intellectual skills and habits
  • encourages powerful thinkers whose abilities are nurtured through artful teaching, thoughtful assessment, and individual attention
  • fosters an accepting environment based upon the Quaker principle that each individual is worthy and capable of meaningful insight and truth
  • provides an array of opportunities in the arts, athletics, and learning experiences beyond the campus to encourage creativity, self-expression, cooperation, and team-work
  • guides students toward the responsibilities of community life and community involvement, through leadership and service both on the campus and beyond
  • creates and sustains a vibrant residential and educational community that embraces students in grades six through twelve as well as faculty and families representing every stage of life and a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Juan Williams - Political Commentator, Journalist, Author
    • Hugo Sonnenschein - President Emeritus, University of Chicago
    • Mark Strand - Pulitzer Prize winning poet and former Poet Laureate of the United States
    • Bonnie Raitt - Musician, Political Activist
    • Jarvis, Thomas and Peter Rockwell - Sons of painter Norman Rockwell
    • Robert Turner - Internationally known ceramist
  • Profile last updated: 11/04/2009
Relaxing outdoors Students studying Education Ceramics Theatrical enjoyment Sports The fun times Friendships Relaxing in the dorm

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