The Agnes Irwin School

The Agnes Irwin School, founded in 1869 by Miss Agnes Irwin, the great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, the school was one of the first in the United States devoted to the education of girls and young women. Agnes Irwin provides girls with a deep foundation in the humanities, mathematics and science, wellness, and athletics. In an inclusive setting that values diversity, students develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, self-expression, effective communication, and collaboration. A rich and varied approach to instruction, team and individual endeavors, inquiry, and assessment enables girls to solve problems, design solutions, create meaning, and prepare for a complex and challenging world.