Oakwood Friends School
Poughkeepsie
New York
United States
Overview
Established in 1796 Oakwood Friends School provides a challenging college-preparatory curriculum with AP courses coupled with traditional Quaker values: tolerance equality and respect for the individual. Teachers/dorm parents nurture a diverse student population. In the picturesque Hudson Valley midway between NYC and Albany Oakwood Friends offers small classes individual attention an academic support center college counseling/placement community service and an inclusive sports program.
Academics
Department Director Anna Bertucci
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 13
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 30
Number of AP Courses Offered: 7
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- ADD/ADHD Support
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 19
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Kitchen
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Technology Center
Other Facilities
Blackbox Theater
Clubs & Organizations
- Animal Rights Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Food Council
- Literary Magazine
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Quiz Bowl
- SADD
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Michael Farrell
Athletics Department Director: Charlie Butts
Notable Achievements: Co-Recipient of 2010-2011 HVAL Sportsmanship Award Undefeated Ultimate Frisbee Champions 13-14 Co-Champions in Softball (Regular Season) 13-14
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Martial Arts
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
Juan Williams
Class of
Political Commentator Journalist Aurthor
Hugo Sonnenschein
Class of
President Emeritus University of Chicago
Bonnie Raitt
Class of
Musician Political Activist
Mark Strand
Class of
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Former Poet Laureate of the United States
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 68
Total Day: 83
Total Enrollment: 151
Boys: 80
Girls: 71
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 6-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $52,230
5-Day Boarding: $44,543
Day Tuition Fee: $29,252
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 46%
Average Awarded: $11,829
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $4,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Nicolas Ugarte
Admissions Phone: 845 462 4200
Fax: 845 462 4251
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oakwoodfriends.org
