Tandem Friends School

Tandem Friends School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
279 Tandem Ln,  Charlottesville, VA
4.0
4.2
217 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Whitney Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,500
Religious Affiliation
Quaker

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
12
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
80.8%
Black
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best HS for the Arts in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 32 Students
James Madison University 26 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 23 Students
Virginia Tech 18 Students
University of Mary Washington 18 Students
William & Mary 17 Students
Elon University 13 Students
University of Richmond 13 Students
George Mason University 12 Students
New York University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 23 Students
Business 7 Students
Sociology 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Environmental Science 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Architecture 5 Students
English 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 21 Reviews
5.0
5/3/2024
It's not a Christian school. Most people here are atheists. Please change your description. Anyways, Tandem is great, but there isn't much opportunity. I mean, it's on a mountain.
4.0 Alum
5/27/2019
Tandem is a good school. Being small, it allows for the one on one teacher to student attention that is so critical for learning. Through the small size, you are able to get to know everyone and every person becomes not just a peer, but a friend.
4.0 NicheUser
1/12/2015
This school was always very supportive and caring.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/8/2021
There are several good educational options for middle and high school students in the greater Charlottesville area, but if you want your kids to be both well prepared for college academically *and* be equipped to enter the next phase of life with the courage of their convictions & a robust socio-emo...
5.0 parent
7/22/2020
Both of my children are thriving at Tandem Friends School. I could not be more grateful for the education they are getting and the relationships they are developing. Tandem is not just a means to an end. If you want your child to have BOTH a meaningful Middle and High school experience AND to have t...
5.0 other
12/18/2018
I graduated in 2013, and I absolutely loved Tandem. I made my best friends here, and I graduated feeling completely prepared to take on the world. And I did very well in college, so I would say Tandem prepared me fabulously. Their theater and sports programs were great, and I'm still in contact with...
2.0 parent
3/16/2018
Having known TFS for many years it has changed tremendously. Quaker values are not instilled and it seems they are resting on a previous reputation from years past. We will finish out but many other options, including public schools should be considered for upper grades.

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