1160 Great Pond Road,
North Andover, MA 01845
North Andover, MA 01845
Gr: (Boarding) 9-12 | 380 students
Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 380 students on a 251-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 16 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.
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Alumni Reviews
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- Alumni Review #1 2006 Lehigh University
- Alumni Review #2 2006 Providence College
- Alumni Review #3 2004 Connecticut College
- Alumni Review #4 2001 Rollins College
- Alumni Review #5 2000 Amherst College
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| Definition of Terms 2014 School Data |
Brooks School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1926 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 251 acres | 124 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 380 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 19% | 19% |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 67% | 68% |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1680 - 1970 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *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 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 76% | 67% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $72 million | $15 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$53,420 | $48,520 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$40,620 | $27,240 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 23% | 35% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $40,000 | $20,074 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Bini Egertson |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 16 |
| 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
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 | 25 |
| Extracurriculars | Acapella, Art Association, Ashburn Society, Asian American Association, Beatbox Club, Brooks Brothers and Sisters, Brooks Improv Group (B.I.G.), Brooks School Radio (WBSR), Chapel Choir, Chapel Fellowship, Chess Club, Community Service, Dance, Engineering, Gay Straight Alliance, Gospel Choir, International Club, International Student Club, Jazz Band, Jewish Student Organization, Literacy Magazine, Math Team, Model UN, Peer Tutoring, Phillips Brooks Society, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2008-2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| George Washington Unviversity | 21 | |
| Trinity College | 19 | |
| Boston University | 18 | |
| Boston College | 16 | |
| Colby College | 15 | |
| College of Charleston | 12 | |
| University of Denver | 12 | |
| St. Lawrence University | 11 | |
| University of Vermont | 11 | |
| Dartmouth College | 10 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- The goal of Winter Term is to put into practice the concept of “depth over breadth,” something that supports the school’s mission of providing the most meaningful educational experiences Brooks students will have. The single-course structure of Winter Term allows students and faculty to work together even more closely than they do in regular classes.
- Chace House, opened in September of 2012. A "green" dormitory, it features a state of the art common room, outside patio and gathering area, and both single and double rooms.
- 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!
Nearby Schools:
The nearest boarding school is Phillips Academy Andover (4.9 miles away)
- School Location Miles Students Grades
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AndoverPhillips Academy Andover
180 Main Street
Andover, MA, 01810
978-749-40504.9 mi | 1141 students | Gr. 9-12 -
ByfieldThe Governor's Academy
(formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA, 01922
978-499-31209.9 mi | 406 students | Gr. 9-12 -
AmesburySparhawk School
196 Main Street
Amesbury, MA, 01913
978-388-535412.7 mi | 170 students | Gr. Pre-K-12 -
Prides CrossingLandmark School
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA, 01965
978-236-300016.8 mi | 469 students | Gr. 2-12 -
ExeterPhillips Exeter Academy
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH, 03833
(603)777-343720 mi | 1085 students | Gr. 9-12
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