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Brewster Academy
80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (603) 569-7200

"Brewster, a college preparatory school, acknowledges individual learning style differences, employs best practice research in teaching and learning, offers a mastery-based curriculum, and supports this within a technical medium leading to a highly interactive, student-centered and collaborative learning environment"
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1820 1900
Campus Size 91 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 360 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 15% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score 1548 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1180 - 950 -
Average ACT score 22 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $9 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,305 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,940 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 27% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $23,230 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 54% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Lynne M. Palmer
Margaret Martin, Associate
Associate Director of Admissions Jason Smith, Associate
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14


U.S. HistoryPhysics
MacroeconomicsEuropean History
English Literature and CompositionEnglish Language and Composition
Calculus BCCalculus AB
Biology 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 20 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
DanceEquestrian
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Nordic SkiingSailing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 27 23
 
 
Brewster Big FriendsChamber Orchestra
Clearlakes ChoraleComputer Graphics Workshop
DramaDrug and Alcohol Prevention Club
Environmental ClubFaith Community
FitnessGay Straight Alliance
HOWL, a chorusImprov Club
InteractInternational Club
Jazz BandMundiamo Club
Outdoor SkillsPartners in Development
PhotographyPottery
Recreational Snow SportsStrength Training and Conditioning
TennisTouch Football
Ultimate FrisbeeWind Ensemble
Yoga 
College Matriculation:  
Year: -
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School Notes:
  • Brewster, a college preparatory school, acknowledges individual learning style differences, employs best practice research in teaching and learning, offers a mastery-based curriculum, and supports this within a technical medium leading to a highly interactive and collaborative learning environment.
  • In addition to its academics, Brewster has a comprehensive community life program that supports student growth by promoting community and leadership skills and emphasizes the need for balance among academics, athletics, and residential life. The school's athletic program offers interscholastic, instructional, intramural, and recreational sports all with an emphasis on sportsmanship, personal growth, and development.
  • Brewster Academy is a flourishing, innovative secondary school in one of the most picturesque areas of New England -- on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and a short drive from the majestic White Mountains -- yet less than two hours from Boston. A predominantly white clapboard, unified, and tidy campus boasts more than 21 faculty residences and dormitories to bring a strong on-campus adult and family presence to this quintessential boarding school community. An imposing academic building dominates the center of campus and a new athletics facility is nestled into the hillside, overlooking the playing fields, the lake, and the mountains.
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.
  • Profile last updated: 11/05/2009
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