Agnes Irwin School

The Agnes Irwin School is a private, all-girls, college preparatory school located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on Philadelphia's Main Line. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the United States.

History

The school was founded in 1869 in Philadelphia by Agnes Irwin, who served as its headmistress until 1894 when she left to become the first dean of Radcliffe College at Harvard. The school moved from its original Philadelphia location to the Main Line in 1933.

Agnes Irwin

The school's founder, Agnes Irwin (1841-1914), was a pioneering educator:

• Great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin
• First dean of Radcliffe College (1894-1909)
• Champion of women's education
• Believed in rigorous academic preparation for women

Campus

The Bryn Mawr campus includes:

• Historic and modern academic buildings
• Athletic facilities
• Arts center
• Playing fields
• Lower, Middle, and Upper School facilities

Academics

Agnes Irwin offers:

• Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
• Advanced Placement courses
• STEM programs
• Arts and humanities
• Athletic programs

The school emphasizes developing confident, capable young women prepared for leadership in college and beyond.

Athletics

The school competes in the Inter-Academic League:

• Field hockey
• Lacrosse
• Tennis
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Swimming

Notable Alumnae

• Grace Kelly - Academy Award-winning actress, Princess of Monaco (attended briefly)
• Various leaders in business, academia, and the arts

See Also

• Bryn Mawr College
• Baldwin School
• Private Schools