Agnes Irwin School

The Agnes Irwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory day school for girls from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It was founded in 1869 by Agnes Irwin in Philadelphia. Irwin, a great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, later became the first dean of Radcliffe College. In 1933, the campus moved to Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and then to its present location in Rosemont in 1961.

The Agnes Irwin School
Location
Rosemont
,
Pennsylvania

United States
Information
TypePrivate, Independent, All-Girls
Established1869
Head of SchoolSally B. Keidel
Enrollment606
Average class size15[1]
Student to teacher ratio6 to 1
CampusSuburban[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold
AthleticsLacrosse, Squash, Tennis, Cross-Country, Swimming, Soccer, Field Hockey, Golf, Rowing, Softball, Track and Field, Basketball, Volleyball
Athletics conferenceInter-Academic League
MascotOwl
Websitewww.agnesirwin.org

Location and campus

The campus in Rosemont, is 10 miles (16 km) west of Philadelphia. It is in Radnor Township.[2]

The eighteen-acre campus in a suburban setting includes a self-contained Lower School with its own gym, dining room, library, and arts, science and music rooms. The Middle School, Upper School, Arts and Science Center, Libraries, and Gym/Fitness Center are interconnected buildings. The campus also features five tennis courts, three playing fields, three playgrounds and an outdoor dining area.

Extracurricular

Fourteen varsity sports including basketball, crew, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and volleyball.[3] Performing arts include dance, choral and instrumental groups and dramatic and musical productions. Visual arts include studio art, ceramics, photography and media arts. There is an active Community Service program and an incredible amount of clubs.

Accreditation and associations

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (1934), Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, Cum Laude Society (1991), National Association of Independent Schools.[1]

Notable alumnae
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References
  1. "The Agnes Irwin School Profile (2020) | Bryn Mawr, PA". Private School Review.
  2. "Township Map". Radnor Township. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  3. "Agnes Irwin School - Sports Teams - Info & Schedules". www.agnesirwin.org.

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