Type
Day
School
Germantown Friends School
Siviq Rank#51Philadelphia, PA • Day
Day0 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,123
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Germantown Friends School 2025-26 profile: a Quaker, independent, coed day school in Philadelphia serving Preschool through Grade 12, founded in 1845, with 1,123 total students and 444 Upper School students. The profile reports no AP curricula, advanced coursework, no class rank or official GPA, median SAT/ACT results for Classes of 2023-2025, and college matriculation for 2023-25.
College Counseling
College Counseling Office includes two Directors of College Counseling, two Senior Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an Administrative Coordinator.
Advanced Coursework
GFS offers advanced coursework which prepares students for upper-level college courses. We do not offer AP curricula, though students may choose to take AP exams.
Matriculation Notes
100% Senior class accepted to 4-Year colleges or universities
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
14th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 14% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
76th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 76% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
5th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 5% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
100th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 100% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 12
- Residential Enrollment
- 0
- Day Enrollment
- 1,131
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Average SAT
- 1,410
- Average ACT
- 32
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 10
- Students of Color
- 41%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- GFS does not provide class rank, an official GPA, or academic awards.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
-
Latest nonprofit filing
Net Income
-
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
-
Latest nonprofit filing
Expenses Per Student
-
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dana Weeks
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Lindsay Dussing
Director of College Counseling
Michael Heeter
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Melissa Benski
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Angela Jones-OBrien
Administrative Coordinator
Syidah Abdullah
College Counseling Office
College Counseling
Germantown Friends School, 31 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144; Fax: 215-261-6752; germantownfriends.org/college-counseling
Institutional
Accreditations
membership
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Listed under Accreditations & Memberships.
membership
Friends Council on Education
Listed under Accreditations & Memberships.
membership
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Listed under Accreditations & Memberships.
membership/accreditation listed
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Listed under Accreditations & Memberships.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB#
393325
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Germantown Friends School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Friends School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Germantown Friends School.
How many students are enrolled at Germantown Friends School?
The current school profile reports about 1,123 students enrolled at Germantown Friends School.
What grades does Germantown Friends School offer?
Germantown Friends School currently reports serving grades 12.
Is Germantown Friends School a day school or a boarding school?
Germantown Friends School is a private school.
Does Germantown Friends School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at Germantown Friends School.
Which colleges show up most often for Germantown Friends School?
The current school profile highlights American University as one of the top reported college destinations for Germantown Friends School.
Can GFS students create their own independent study?
Yes. Directed Independent Study is available in grades 9–12 for students to pursue interests outside the regular curriculum, individually or in groups, with a faculty member. It’s not graded.
Does GFS offer online courses through another program?
Yes. GFS participates in Global Online Academy, a consortium of 70 leading independent schools offering online coursework for grades 9–12.
Does GFS report class rank or an official GPA?
No. GFS says it does not provide class rank, an official GPA, or academic awards.
What does GFS require for graduation?
Students must complete satisfactory work in 19 major courses and meet all departmental major and minor course requirements.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761252758/germantown/x4yhbwknqh8kudti7sa1/CCO_Profile_2025_26_Final.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Residential Enrollment • Students of Color |
| About Us | Quaker Independent School | Germantown Friends www.germantownfriends.org/about-us | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Day Enrollment • Founded Year |
| Private School Admissions | Preschool - Grade 12 | Germantown Friends www.germantownfriends.org/admissions | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Countries Represented |
| About Us - GFS School Leadership | Independent Friends School www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/school-leadership | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Faculty Count |
| GFS News | PreK-12 Private School in Philadelphia, PA www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/gfs-news | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Enrollment |
| Philadelphia Private School | Preschool - Grade 12 | GFS www.germantownfriends.org | Official Website Page | Apr 04, 2026 | Grades Served • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.germantownfriends.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.germantownfriends.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.germantownfriends.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.germantownfriends.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Private School Academics | Philadelphia, PA | Germantown Friends | www.germantownfriends.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Private School Admissions | Preschool - Grade 12 | Germantown Friends | www.germantownfriends.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Community - Student Life | PreK-12 Private School | Philadelphia | www.germantownfriends.org/community/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.germantownfriends.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - College Counseling | Philadelphia Upper School | GFS | www.germantownfriends.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761252758/germantown/x4yhbwknqh8kudti7sa1/CCO_Profile_2025_26_Final.pdf | page_scan |
| About Us | Quaker Independent School | Germantown Friends | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us | supplemental_backfill |
| Campus Map - Germantown Friends School | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/campus-map | supplemental_backfill |
| Directory - Germantown Friends School | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Philadelphia Private School | Preschool - Grade 12 | GFS | www.germantownfriends.org | search |
| GFS News | PreK-12 Private School in Philadelphia, PA | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/gfs-news | supplemental_backfill |
| About Us - History | Quaker Friends School | GFS | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/history | supplemental_backfill |
| About Us - GFS School Leadership | Independent Friends School | www.germantownfriends.org/about-us/school-leadership | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 12 | A Quaker, independent, coed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. |
| Lowest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | A Quaker, independent, coed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | A Quaker, independent, coed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1123 | 1,123 Students Preschool through Grade 12 |
| Residential Enrollment | 0 | A Quaker, independent, coed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. |
| Day Enrollment | 1131 | "Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 12" and "At a Glance 1,131 Students in Early Childhood - Grade 12" |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 5 | At a Glance 1,131 Students in Early Childhood - Grade 12 5:1 Student-to-faculty ratio |
| Founded Year | 1845 | Founded in 1845 |
| School Leadership | - | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE: Dana Weeks, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Lindsay Dussing, Director of College Counseling, [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS: Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB# 393325 |
| AP Courses | 0 | GFS offers advanced coursework which prepares students for upper-level college courses. We do not offer AP curricula, though students may choose to take AP exams. |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | GFS offers advanced coursework which prepares students for upper-level college courses. We do not offer AP curricula, though students may choose to take AP exams. | GFS offers advanced coursework which prepares students for upper-level college courses. We do not offer AP curricula, though students may choose to take AP exams. |
| Faculty Count | 34 | 34 Faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling Office includes two Directors of College Counseling, two Senior Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an Administrative Coordinator. | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE: Lindsay Dussing, Director of College Counseling; Michael Heeter, Director of College Counseling; Melissa Benski, Senior Associate Director of College Counseling; Angela Jones-OBrien, Senior Associate Director of College Counseling; Syidah Abdullah, Administrative Coordinator. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1410 | TESTING Classes of 2023-2025: SAT Median 1410; Mid-50% range 1260-1500 |
| Average ACT | 32 | TESTING Classes of 2023-2025: ACT Median 32; Mid-50% range 29-34 |
| Matriculation Summary | 100% Senior class accepted to 4-Year colleges or universities | 100% Senior class accepted to 4-Year colleges or universities |
| Top Colleges | - | American University 2 matriculants; Amherst College 3 matriculants; Arizona State University; Bard College; Barnard College 3 matriculants; Bates College; Bennington College; Berklee College of Music; Binghamton University; Boston College 2 matriculants; Boston University 3 matriculants; Bowdoin College 4 matriculants; Brandeis University; Brown University 3 matriculants; Bryn Mawr College 2 matriculants; California Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon University 3 matriculants; Case Western Reserve University 4 matriculants; Colby College; College of the Holy Cross; College of William & Mary 2 matriculants; Colorado College; Connecticut College; Cornell University 7 matriculants; Dartmouth College; Dickinson College 2 matriculants; Drexel University 5 matriculants; Duke University 2 matriculants; Eckerd College; Emory University 2 matriculants; Franklin & Marshall College 3 matriculants; George Washington University 7 matriculants; Georgetown University 2 matriculants; Georgia Institute of Technology; Gettysburg College; Grinnell College; Hamilton College 5 matriculants; Harvard University 3 matriculants; Haverford College 5 matriculants; Howard University 4 matriculants; Johns Hopkins University; Lehigh University 2 matriculants; Macalester College 2 matriculants; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; McGill University; Michigan State University; Middlebury College 4 matriculants; Morehouse College 5 matriculants; Mount Holyoke College; New York University 5 matriculants; Northeastern University 4 matriculants; Northwestern University 6 matriculants; Oberlin College 4 matriculants; Occidental College; Pennsylvania State University - Abington; Pennsylvania State University - Behrend; Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg; Pennsylvania State University - University Park 3 matriculants; Pomona College; Princeton University 5 matriculants; Purdue University; Rice University 2 matriculants; Rochester Institute of Technology 3 matriculants; Saint Joseph’s University; Sarah Lawrence College; Skidmore College; Smith College 2 matriculants; Spelman College; St. Lawrence University; Swarthmore College 3 matriculants; Syracuse University 3 matriculants; Temple University; The New School 2 matriculants; The University of Texas at Austin; Trinity College; Tufts University 6 matriculants; Tulane University 3 matriculants; Union College - New York 2 matriculants; University of California, Davis; University of California, Los Angeles 4 matriculants; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Chicago 4 matriculants; University of Colorado Boulder 2 matriculants; University of Delaware 2 matriculants; University of Kentucky; University of Maryland; University of Miami 3 matriculants; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2 matriculants; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3 matriculants; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; University of Oregon; University of Pennsylvania 36 matriculants; University of Pittsburgh 8 matriculants; University of Redlands; University of Rochester; University of The Arts; University of Toronto 3 matriculants; University of Vermont 2 matriculants; University of Virginia 5 matriculants; University of Wisconsin—Madison 2 matriculants; Ursinus College 2 matriculants; Vanderbilt University; Vassar College 7 matriculants; Villanova University 3 matriculants; Washington University in St. Louis 5 matriculants; Wesleyan University 3 matriculants; Williams College 2 matriculants; Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yale University 4 matriculants |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 10 | 10 countries |
| Students of Color | 41 | 41% Students of color |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | GFS does not provide class rank, an official GPA, or academic awards. | In support, GFS does not provide class rank, an official GPA, or academic awards. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | GFS does not provide class rank, an official GPA, or academic awards. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | exceptional_outcomes | exceptional_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Profile identifies GFS as a Quaker, independent, coed day school for Preschool through Grade 12.; Admissions pressure metrics are not reported: no applicants, admits, admit rate, matriculated count, or yield rate.; Testing context is strong: Classes of 2023-2025 report SAT median 1410 with mid-50% 1260-1500 and ACT median 32 with mid-50% 29-34.; Academic program reports advanced coursework preparing students for upper-level college courses; GFS does not offer AP curricula, though students may take AP exams.; Additional rigor signals include Directed Independent Study for grades 9-12 and Global Online Academy coursework through a consortium of 70 leading independent schools.; College counseling is staffed by two Directors of College Counseling, two Senior Associate Directors, and an Administrative Coordinator.; Testing policy for college admissions is not reported in the supplied evidence.; Student-body geographic breadth is not reported: no states represented, countries represented, or international-student percentage.; Financial-aid participation is not reported: no receiving-aid percentage or tuition-free share.; College outcomes are extensively reported: 100% of the senior class accepted to 4-year colleges or universities, a 2023-25 matriculation list with many highly selective destinations, and listed scholar-program outcomes including Morehead-Cain and QuestBridge. |