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Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 370 students on a 250-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. Small classes allow students to work closely with teachers, fostering a relationship that is at the core of the warm, close-knit community. With a challenging academic curriculum that includes 14 advanced placement courses, Brooks also offers opportunities to study abroad in Europe and Africa. A unique summer science program places juniors at labs at MIT and Harvard and on the coast of Canada in Labrador. On the stage and in the gallery, visual and performing arts are an integral part of school life, while on the athletic fields numerous teams have won New England or league championships in recent years.
Upcoming Events and News:
- Brooks is breaking ground on a new boys dormitory! The "green" dorm is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2012.
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Brooks School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1926 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 242 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 371 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 18% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1720 - 1925 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 76% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $58 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,555 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,575 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 22% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $36,475 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Andrew Hirt | |
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 | 16 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History | Biology | |
| Calculus (AB) | Calculus (BC) | |
| Chemistry | Chinese | |
| English Literature | Environmental Science | |
| French | Latin | |
| Physics | Spanish | |
| Spanish Literature | U.S. Government and Politics | |
| U.S. History | World History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Tennis | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston University | 18 | |
| Trinity College | 17 | |
| Connecticut College | 15 | |
| Northeastern University | 14 | |
| Lehigh | 13 | |
| Boston College | 12 | |
| Bates College | 11 | |
| Bowdoin College | 11 | |
| George Washington University | 11 | |
| Tufts University | 10 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- In the fall of 2008, Brooks unveiled its new "green" science building. It houses three state of the art laboratories, a lecture hall, and plenty of open space in which students and faculty can interact. The new science bulding complements Brooks' other outstanding facilities including newly constructed athletic facilities. The main gym has three hard wood courts, a fitness center/weight room overlooking the courts, and a wrestling room. Attached to the gym is the newly renovated ice hockey rink. The squash/rowing center features 10 international size squash courts and two indoor rowing tanks. This facility is unique amongst small boarding schools.
- Newly added in 2008-Mandarin Chinese!
- Something exciting is always going on here, so please make an appointment to come visit us!
- Profile last updated: 09/08/2011
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