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The Brook Hill School

5.00 (3 reviews)
1051 N Houston Bullard TX 75757
Tel: (903) 894-5000
www.brookhill.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) Pre-K-12
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,995
  • Acceptance rate: 71%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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The Brook Hill School Photo #5 - Live Comfortably.
The Brook Hill School Photo #6 - Collegiate-quality musicals and plays every semester.
The Brook Hill School Photo #7 - Spacious Rooms.
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The Brook Hill School Photo #9 - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
The Brook Hill School Photo #10 - 280 acres of beauty, waiting to be explored.
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About the School

  • An independent Christian school on a beautiful 280-acre campus near Tyler, Texas, the mission at Brook Hill is to provide excellence in college preparatory education, affirm the gifts and challenge the potential of each student, and encourage students to honor God through Christ-like character.
  • The faculty provides a classical education from a Christian worldview.
  • Fine arts and athletic options include art, vocal music, drama, and orchestra programs alongside football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball, softball and track.
  • 85% domestic Upper School population with 15% international Upper School studying from 30+ countries.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) Pre-K-12
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,995
  • Acceptance rate: 71%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Brook Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
High # of AP/advanced courses offered

School Overview

2026 School Data
The Brook Hill School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1997
1906
Campus Size
250 acres
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
900 students
320 students
% Students of Color
8%
27%
% International Students
30%
21%
% Students Boarding
35%
65%
Average SAT Score
1300
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
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Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms (khaki pants (boys/girls), skirts (girls), polo, button-up)
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
# of AP Courses Offered
27
18

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$56,995
(+ $3,495 International Student)
$71,500
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$22,000
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
71%
64%
Director of Admissions
Jamie Whitten
Associate Director of Admissions
Hope Cooper
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
Drill TeamEquestrian
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Colors
All Orange
School Mascot
The Guard

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
24
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Big Sister/Little SisterBusiness
Chick-Fil-A Leader AcademyEarly Music Ensemble
EntrepreneurshipInternational Club
RoboticsService Projects
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Texas Bank and Trust Board of ExecutivesYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChoir
DanceDigital Media
DramaGuitar
Jazz BandMusical Theatre
Orchestra


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance TeamDrill Team
Weight Training

College Matriculation

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School Notes

  • From 160 day and boarding students in 2005 to nearly 700 students in 2018, The Brook Hill School, just south of Tyler, Texas is thriving. Growth continues to be the theme at Brook Hill with the recent addition of Founder's Hall which includes a 90-seat lecture hall, Student Center with coffee house, 3-story library and Smithsonian-quality American Freedom Museum.
  • The Herrington Sports Complex allows the State Champion Guard football team, award-winning soccer team, and track and field competitors to play on synthetic turf to the beat of the Guard drum line and the support of the fans in the magnificent grandstands. The State Champion baseball program has also grown with the addition of softball, the installation of stadium lights, grandstands, and tailgating plaza. The newly completed Kyle Lake Athletic Facility provides all the support these athletes need to stay physically fit.
  • Of equal importance is the growth of the fine arts and academic programs at Brook Hill. Annually, students compete and win at the state level in choir, orchestra, theater, and visual art competitions alongside students who successfully compete in PSIA and several other academic competitions at the state level.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • AJ Minter '12 - Pitcher for Atlanta Braves
    • Sang Joon Lee '06 - South Korean CEO
    • Taylor Jones '08 - NY Times and People Magazine Featured Attorney at Crawford Wishnew Lang
    • JB Moss '11 - Pitcher for Colorado Rockies
    • Hannah Shaw '14 - Valedictorian and Student at UC Berkeley
    • Aaron Swink - Charter student, Graduated Law at Dedman School of Law, Sounthern Methodist University
    • Aaron Clements - Graduate Honor student, Texas Tech University graduated
    • Roger Blissette - Full Sail
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Brook Hill School cost?
The Brook Hill School's tuition is approximately $56,995 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Brook Hill School?
The acceptance rate of The Brook Hill School is 71%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from The Brook Hill School?
The Brook Hill School famous alumni include: AJ Minter '12, Sang Joon Lee '06, Taylor Jones '08, JB Moss '11, Hannah Shaw '14, Aaron Swink, Aaron Clements and Roger Blissette.
What sports does The Brook Hill School offer?
The Brook Hill School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is The Brook Hill School's ranking?
The Brook Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Brook Hill School?
The application deadline for The Brook Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 2021
5.00
UC Davis
The diversity represented in our school is much more than the many others we have looked at and experienced. The boarding and local communities are very linked in the sense that any boarding student that. . .

Class of 2017
5.00
Boston Conservatory
I think the Brook Hill School is truly unique in its location. Even though it is an international boarding school it is located in east Texas. The hospitality and friendly nature of the local culture. . .

Class of 2019
5.00
Cornell University
Brook Hill is a boarding school that truly lives up to the standards of what a boarding school should be with respect to students feeling at home in a place far away from home. The. . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) Pre-K-12
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,995
  • Acceptance rate: 71%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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