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"We believe that in today’s competitive environment, preparation for college should be comprehensive and challenging. Cranbrook offers a uniquely comprehensive college-preparatory education. Here is the superb teaching and learning environment that cherishes and challenges the individual, that encourages creative, critical and independent thinking, and that offers the broadest possible range of study, artistic and athletic options..."
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Cranbrook Schools
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 319 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 799 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 31% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 34% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1939 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $217 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $37,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,450 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 31% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,338 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / Apr. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 68% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Drew Miller | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Laura Newton | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | 44 | |
| Michigan State University | 18 | |
| Northwestern | 5 | |
| University of Chicago | 4 | |
| Harvard | 3 | |
| New York University | 3 | |
| Amherst College | 2 | |
| Cornell University | 2 | |
| Duke University | 2 | |
| Williams College | 2 | |
School Notes:
- Known for its exquisite architecture, Cranbrook’s campus is on the National Historic Registrar. The latest building is the award winning Williams Natatorium, which was designed by a Cranbrook graduate.
- Right on campus is a Science Museum and an Art Museum that attract over 250,000 visitors each year. Cranbrook students enjoy the permanent collections as well as rotating exhibits.
- Each year, Cranbrook’s Advanced Placement results are among the best of all schools nationally. Over 40% of AP Scholars in the State of Michigan attend Cranbrook.
- Fielding 49 interscholastic athletic teams, Cranbrook has won state championships in Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Golf.
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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