An independent Christian school on a beautiful 200-acre campus, Brook Hill’s mission 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.
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The Brook Hill
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 8-12 | 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-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1997 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 220 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 520 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 8% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 6% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 12% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1673 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1600 - 2100 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 31 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 44% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $32,650 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $9,200 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Ginger Bell | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jenna Winegeart | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 18 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Air Soft | Aquarium | |
| Cannon Crew | Choir | |
| Coffee House | Creative Writing Club | |
| Disc Golf | Drum Line | |
| Gardening | International Club | |
| Martial Arts | National/Junior Honor Society | |
| Orchestra | Sign Language | |
| Strategic Gaming | Technology | |
| Thespian Club | Travelers Club | |
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School Notes:
- From 160 day and boarding students in 2005 to over 500 students in 2010, 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 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.
- School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and School
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sang Joon Lee - One of first boarders in our program now attends Lehigh University
- Brittany Sherman - First Valedictorian graduated Wellesley 2006
- So Hyun Park - Valedictorian 2007, graduated Wellesley
- Kira Langsjoen - National Merit Scholar,, Salutatorian 2007, attending Texas A & M
- Sang Jun Lee - College of William and Mary
- 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
- Profile last updated: 11/11/2011
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