Gfs

Private, Friends, K-12

 31 W Coulter St
       Philadelphia, PA  19144


(215) 951-2300




Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  916

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Asian:
11.4%
African American:
9.8%
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Open Quote My 12th grade daughter and 10th son have been at GFS since kindergarten and it has been a wonderful experience. We feel very lucky to have them attend GFS. The teachers all the way through have been excellent, and want to work with the students to enable the students to do the best they can. The teachers are also always available for any questions or help, from students or parents, which makes the experience feel very collaborative. The academics are top notch, and my children have been neither bored nor overwhelmed, leading them to really love school. The other families are truly wonderful--you'll want to be friends with all of them! The arts and music are taken very seriously at GFS, and are not considered second tier subjects. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Open Quote GFS is a wonderful school. It gives kids a strong academic experience within a nurturing, supportive community. My son loves going to school and complains if he has to miss a day! The teachers are what make the school so good. They really take the time to get to know each child and work hard to meet their needs. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 4, 2013

Open Quote Germantown Friends School (GFS) is an incredible and unique learning community! As a family, we are thrilled to be part of a diverse community (diversity among teachers and families) where the students:
1. are encouraged to be active participants and advocates in their learning;
2. are supported in their individuality;
3. have opportunities to explore & study art, theater, music, philanthropy, history and culture locally/nationally/internationally;
4. and create relationships with teachers/staff that enable them to grow and challenge themselves while feeling supported.

I often tell my children that I wish I had attended Germantown Friends School. It is truly a wonderful place to learn, explore, & grow! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 4, 2013

Open Quote This is an excellent well rounded school. The academics provided are challenging and stimulating but you also have the aspect of being involved with athletics, community service and clubs. I could not be happier with the school community and the support provided by Germantown Friends School. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Open Quote Great school, dedicated teachers, and creative well rounded kids. What other school hosts an A Cappella festival and can also boast a Phillies first-round draft pick? Yeah, I'm biased, but I didn't look for another place to work even after I moved 10 miles away. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gfs

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 669 158 44 26 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2006 641 159 57 37 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2008 645 155 62 32 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2010 618 145 56 27 0 0 51 0 897
2012 576 145 85 18 2 0 29 0 855
2014 604 103 79 19 0 0 56 0 861
2016 623 92 88 22 0 1 63 0 889
2018 615 90 104 38 0 1 68 0 916

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Student/Teacher Ratio Gfs

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 897 111.6 8.0 n/a
2006 894 116.3 7.6 n/a
2008 894 103.9 8.6 n/a
2010 897 114.9 7.8 n/a
2012 855 104.4 8.1 n/a
2014 861 96.4 8.9 n/a
2016 889 114.1 7.7 n/a
2018 916 142.3 6.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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In the 2017-18 school year, 916 students attended Gfs.

Students at Gfs are 67% White, 11% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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