131 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 - 
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Millbrook School is a coeducational boarding school which offers its 270 students in grades 9-12 a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that integrates academics, service, athletics, arts, and leadership. Since its founding in 1931, the school has encouraged its students to develop as strong and healthy individuals as well as concerned citizens of the world and its environment. All participate in an on-campus community service program. Honors and AP courses are offered as well as many electives, independent study, a culminating experience for seniors, and Intersession.
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Millbrook School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1931 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 800 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 272 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 12% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 80% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1743 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1697 - 1830 | - |
| Average ACT score | 22 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $24 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,950 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $34,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 27% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $30,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jonathan Downs | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Linda Casertano | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Biology | Advanced Ceramics | |
| Advanced Chemistry | Advanced Digital Video | |
| Advanced Drawing | Advanced Photography | |
| Advanced Physics | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | English | |
| French | Literature | |
| Painting/Printmaking | Spanish | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Book Club | Diversity | |
| Dorm Leaders | Drama | |
| Environmental Council | Fitness & Conditioning | |
| Hiking & Orienteering | Jazz Ensemble | |
| Literary Magazine | Millbrook Singers | |
| Model UN | Outreach | |
| Peer Counselors | Riding | |
| SCAPE (Students Concerned About Planet Earth) | School Newspaper | |
| Senior Prefects | Skiing and Snowboarding | |
| Student Advisors | Student Council | |
| Student Tutors | Tour Guides | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Yearbook | |
| Zoo Squad | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Connecticut College | 4 | |
| St. Lawrence University | 4 | |
| Boston University | 3 | |
| College of Charleston | 3 | |
| Bucknell University | 2 | |
| Colorado College | 2 | |
| Dickinson College | 2 | |
| Elon University | 2 | |
| Hamilton College | 2 | |
| Williams College | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Every aspect of the curriculum is intended to develop: curiosity and a commitment to intellectual excellence, critical thinking, and the joy of learning; respect for oneself and for others; a moral framework based on personal integrity; a commitment to serve as stewards of the natural world; and a readiness to use one’s knowledge and skills in service to others. These five cores values are summarized in the anacronym RIS2C
- To fulfill its mission, Millbrook School offers a rigorous, varied and comprehensive curriculum which is individually oriented, includes all aspects of learning, and requires meaningful, active involvement in the daily life of the school. Equally important, Millbrook attracts and maintains a faculty with a demonstrated commitment and the ability to teach in a variety of roles, as well as a capable, motivated, and diverse student body.
- Students who are interested in the sciences will find that Millbrook offers a unique program at its Trevor Zoo which houses more than 150 animals, representing 50 different species, seven of which are endangered. Accredited by the AZA (American Zoo and Acquarium Association), it is a first-rate living laboratory which serves not only as a community service for 45 students, but also as a center for student research, for the captive breeding of endangered species, and for the recovery of sick and injured native animals. This unique facility is paired with a spectacular $12 million gold LEED-certified math and science center(completed in 2008) which contains 4 labs, 5 classrooms dedicated to mathematics, and a technology center.
- A talented group of gifted, devoted teachers share a passion for their disciplines, a commitment to and belief in the power of education, and a desire to involve themselves deeply in the lives of young people. The faculty encourages students to be curious, involved, active learners. In reference to Millbrook’s strong faculty/student relationship, Drew Casertano, headmaster since 1990, said “Never again in your life will so many people be dedicated to helping you succeed.”
- Millbrook’s students are fully immersed in the life of their school. The school’s ideal size fosters a strong sense of community, allows students to be known and needed, and provides all sorts of opportunities for students to be involved. Millbrook students are encouraged to explore their talents and interests and to contribute to the well-being of others. All students participate in the school’s community service program which gives them direct responsibility for operating services which support almost every facet of school life – recycling, working in the school bank, caring for animals in the zoo, participating in outreach programs – to name a few.
- Millbrook has a long history of strong, competitive athletics with a high standard of sportsmanship. The school’s athletic program boasts a state-of-the art $9 million, 86,000 square foot athletic center.
- The arts are a full partner in Millbrook’s overall program. A rich and varied curricula in music, art, and drama is enhanced by many opportunities for performance and exhibition. The $8.5 million, 34,000 square foot Holbrook Arts Center is home to an exceptional arts faculty and 80% of the student body who elect to take an art class each term.
- Students come to Millbrook in search of great teachers and exciting programs. Once found, they also discover themselves.
- School accreditations: NAIS NYSAIS TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William F. Buckley - author
- Thomas Lovejoy - environmentalist
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - environmental lawyer and activist
- Serena Altschul - CBS News correspondent
- Whit Stillman - film director
- Rufus Wainwright - musician
- Alistair Horne - author
- James L. Buckley - former U.S. Senator and federal judge
- Robert W. Johnson IV - philanthropist and owner of NY Jets
- Schuyler Chapin - arts administrator
- Profile last updated: 10/06/2011
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