Why Support Friends?

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Why should you support Friends School? 

Simply put, to help us continue the nearly 250-year-old tradition of providing a Quaker education, built on a framework of academic excellence, and that prepares students for the future.

Gifts to Friends School have a profound effect on the quality of education we offer our students—that is, fostering traditional values, inspiring innovation, and instilling the confidence to challenge, inquire, and take action. Friends students have a powerful impact on our ever-changing world. We thank you for offering your support today.

84%

of our yearly costs are covered by tuition. The rest comes from giving and other resources.

50%

More than 50% of students receive financial assistance. Awards range from $1,000 to full tuition coverage, which helps to remove economic barriers for families.

$42 million

$42 million endowment (rounded from 41,892,105), which provides roughly $1.5 million in financial assistance and academic program support.

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