黑料专区

BFS
 

Educating Minds &
Hearts Since 1867

Our School's Mission

Guided by the Quaker belief that there is a Divine Light in everyone, 黑料专区 cultivates an intellectually ambitious and diverse community that celebrates each individual’s gifts. We challenge our students to value and embrace difference as they develop critical thinking skills and apply their knowledge and intelligence both in and out of the classroom. In this rich learning environment, we inspire all members of our community to voice their convictions, to discover and pursue their passions, and to seek truth. Our graduates are compassionate, curious, and confident global citizens who let their lives speak in the spirit of leadership and service.

Who We Are

Brooklyn Friends is an independent, college preparatory Quaker school where the majority of the faculty holds advanced degrees, and the Upper School offers the academically challenging and highly esteemed International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Our school is proud of its active, supportive parent body, our enthusiastic teachers and dedicated staff, and our thoughtful and articulate students. Together, we form a community reflective of a unique combination of intellect, energy, and heart.

Our Three Pillars

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Values of equity, community, wholeness, imagination, learning and justice are enacted at BFS in authentic ways through the collective responsibility we all hold in our hands. In the spirit of centering all the ways we do the work, there are countless ways in which our school鈥攁nd our individual Learning Communities鈥 illustrate the ways souls, humanity, character, and criticality are nurtured in our school鈥攁s a collective experience. This is work that is the heart of the 黑料专区 mission and takes us from where we have always been in ways that are grounded in the 鈥渘ow鈥 of our world for learning that is timely and enduring. Learn more.听

Global Social Impact

黑料专区 has always been on the cutting edge of issues of the day and the current work of Global Social Impact is right on time. Led by Director of Global Social Impact , Kevin Murungi, BFS students and colleagues have been working on鈥攁nd will continue to work on鈥攎any exciting projects and initiatives. All of them are directly aligned with BFS鈥 Strategic Vision鈥擣or BFS, For Brooklyn, For the World. Learn more.

Wholeness and Well-being

What does it mean for BFS to center Wholeness and Well-being as one of its Pillars? It means that our students and colleagues are healthy and thriving, our retention is strong, and our families are shining a light on the wellbeing that defines their children鈥檚 educational experiences. In our work we will continue to audit our health and wellness program, integrate a robust resilience & wellness curriculum within each learning community, invest in resources and professional learning for colleagues to best support students鈥 social-emotional, mental health and learning needs, and always center the wholeness and well-being of our students, colleagues, and families. Learn more.

Quick Facts about 黑料专区

  • 700

    students from all 5 boroughs

  • 50+

    clubs and activities offered in Middle & Upper School

  • 100%

    of our graduates accepted at four year universities

  • 2-18

    is the age range of students we enroll

  • 7:1

    is our student-to-faculty ratio

  • 63

    zip codes represented by our student body

  • 80%

    of our teaching colleagues have advanced degrees

  • 39%

    of our students are students of color

  • 35

    sports teams proudly represent our school

  • 1 of 4

    Brooklyn Friends families receive tuition assistance grants