Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, NY Oakwood Friends Students
A strong sense of
community
flows out of the Quaker tenet of real
respect
for other people.

Pictured at below: Collins Library in spring, Craig Dormitory in winter, classroom

Collins Library

Craig Dormitory

Classroom

 

 

 

Oakwood At-A-Glance

 

Location

Oakwood Friends School is located in Poughkeepsie, in the Hudson River Valley of New York State, midway between New York City and Albany. The campus is approximately a 2 hour drive from New York City or Hartford, CT, and a 1 1/2 hour drive from Albany.

Campus

The 60+ acre campus includes six tennis courts, three soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, wooded areas, academic and administrative buildings, an 11,000 volume library, two dormitories, dining hall, auditorium, gymnasium.

By The Numbers

School Focus College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12
School Type Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences Yes
Religious Affiliation Quaker
Year Founded 1796
Campus Size 63 acres

Total Enrollment 180 students
Students of Color 15%
International Students 19%
Students Boarding 41%
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37%
Students Attending College 98% - 100%
Classroom Dress Code Casual
Average Class Size 15
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8
Advanced Placement Courses 7
ESL Courses Offered Yes

Interscholastic Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball

Extracurricular Organizations

  • Academic Worldquest
  • Diversity Club
  • Environmental Club
  • International Student Club
  • Model United Nations
  • No Sweat / Peace Club
  • Spectrum Film Club
  • Student Government
  • Yearbook
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(800) 843-3341 or (845) 462-4200