Germantown Friends School

ADDRESS: 31 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

PHONE: (215) 951-2300 SCHOOL TYPE: Private Independent GRADES: Pre-K (3-4 years old)-12 ENROLLMENT: 0

Fast Facts

Principal
Dana Weeks
Phone Number
(215) 951-2300
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Germantown
SEPTA Routes
Bus (23, H, XH)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2022-12-30
Tuition
Uniform
No Data Reported
Extended Day
Before Care;After Care

Mission

Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, K-12, coed, independent day school dedicated to reaching that of God in every person. Our mission is to seek truth, challenge the intellect, honor differences, embrace the city and nurture each student's mind, body and spirit.

Points Of Pride

100% of graduates attend a four-year college.
National Merit Scholarship Competition, 2014-20: 13 Scholars; 65 Finalists; 76 Semifinalists; 111 Commended.
Two Nobel Prize Winners: Owen Chamberlin '37 (in 1959) and Saul Perlmutter '77 (in 2011), both in Physics.
75% of faculty hold advanced degrees
33% of families receive financial aid

Admissions Policy

Germantown Friends School (GFS) seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Please contact GFS to receive an admissions packet or visit the school's website to fill out an application online.

Accreditations and Honors

GFS is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (MSACSS). GFS is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and the Friends Council on Education. GFS is a founding member of Global Online Academy, a consortium of over 70 outstanding independent schools offering an innovative selection of online courses.

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tues	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thur	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Visit the website to read more about our extended day programs.

Entrance Instructions

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	%
Asian	%
Black	%
Hispanic (Any Race)	%
Multi-Racial/Other	%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	%
White	%

Low-Income
%

English Learners
%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
%	%	%

Special Education
%

Gifted Education
%

Student Achievement

Last Updated:

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
AP Class Other	GFS encourages students to take initiative in their own education.

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		Arabic;Chinese;French;German;Italian;Japanese;Latin;Russian;Spanish;Other

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Choir;Dance;Arts Film;Instrumental;Jazz;Literature;Orchestra;Other Instrumental;Other Vocal;Poetry;School Musicals;School Plays;Theater;Theater Group;Visual;Vocal	Baseball;Basketball;Boys Basketbal;Boys Indoor Track;Boys Soccer;Boys Tennis;Boys Track and Field;Cross Country;Field Hockey;Girls Basketball;Girls Indoor Track;Girls Lacrosse;Girls Soccer;Girls Tennis;Girls Track and Field;Indoor Track;Other;Soccer;Softball;Tennis;Track and Field;Wrestling	Boys Squash, Girls Squash, Boys Crew, Girls Crew

Other Activities

Social Identity clubs such as Asian Students Association (ASA); Black Student Union (BSU); Brothers for Academic and Social Enrichment (BASE); Chaverim; FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools); LASSO (Latin American Student Solidarity Organization); Multiracial Affinity Group; SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance); Sistahs; Support for Positive Body Image; and South Asian Student Alliance. Publications include Middle and Upper School newspapers, arts/literary magazines, and yearbooks. Visual and performing arts groups range from A Cappella to Theatre Tech.

Click here to read more about Upper School clubs.

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents Classroom Volunteers;Parents Home and School Association

Germantown Friends School is a Quaker school, under the care of Germantown Monthly Meeting. At GFS, education is regarded not as training for a particular way of life, but as part of a lifelong process. Quaker values are integrated into every facet of the curriculum. These principles include truthfulness, simplicity and self-discipline; the resolution of differences without violence; and respect for diverse heritages and experiences. How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.