Brewster Academy

5.00 (10 reviews)

Tel: (603) 569-7200

80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

www.brewsteracademy.org

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Brewster Academy Photo #1 - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.

Brewster Academy Photo #2 - You won't find students sitting in classroom during Interim Studies. Brewster Students embrace experiential learning by creating, serving, traveling, interning, and collaborating. Interim Studies provide students with a hands-on, real world learning experiences of their choice.

Brewster Academy Photo #3 - The Academy's teachers are prepared and trained at the Brewster Summer Institute, a professional development program designed to assist teachers in maximizing student growth. Each instructor is placed on a nine-member teaching team. Each team teaches and advises students in a single grade, allowing for constant communication and interaction. Teams meet three times weekly to discuss each student's progress

Brewster Academy Photo #4 - Freshwater Ecology students access the largest freshwater laboratory in the state (Lake Winnipesaukee), without leaving campus.

Brewster Academy Photo #5 - All students participate in at least one season of interscholastic sports. Recreational and instructional sports also are options. When enrolled in a recreational or instructional class, students also can select arts classes, providing students with a six-day athletics and arts program. Arts offerings include digital photography, drama, dance, studio arts, pottery, music, and advanced media production.

Brewster Academy Photo #6 - Dance is offered as a class, an afternoon arts option, and a club activity with performances at campus events, including at our nationally-ranked basketball team's home games. The choice is yours.

Brewster Academy Photo #7 - Seventeen family-style dormitories (most overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee) house Brewster's boarding students. The environment is family-oriented. Each dorm plans community and social activities through their weekly meetings. An upperclass proctor and faculty community life parents ensure constant communication and availability within this small setting.

Brewster Academy Photo #8 - The only independent school with both an indoor convertible turf and outdoor turf for multiple sports.

Brewster Academy Photo #9 - We are proud to offer our students a number of diverse clubs and activities to meet a variety of needs, enhance individual talents, provide opportunities to explore teamwork and leadership, learn about giving back, and ultimately helping to develop 'Lives of Purpose'.

Brewster Academy Photo #10 - Brewster's 200-meter indoor track offers 360-degree views of New Hampshire's largest lake, the mountains, the playing fields, and campus.

Brewster Academy is a flourishing, innovative secondary school in one of the most picturesque areas of New England on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and a short drive from the majestic White Mountains yet less than two hours from Boston.

The campus sits along a mile of shoreline with 20 dormitories and attached faculty residences that provide a strong on-campus adult and family presence to this quintessential boarding school community.

Campus is just steps away from a vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shops.

An imposing academic building dominates the center of campus and a 50,000 square-foot athletics facility is nestled into the hillside, overlooking the playing fields, the lake, and the mountains.

A recently renovated performing arts center is a hub for talent and all-school gatherings.

Take a look for yourself here: http://www.brewsteracademy.org or plan a visit to experience the beauty and community of Brewster.

Quick Stats (2022)

Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
Students: 355 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,400
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,900
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling

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Brewster Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2017
5.006/13/2017
Boston University

The biggest thing that makes Brewster unique is the location. Brewster is located right on the water front of Lake Winni, and directly in the center of the town of Wolfeboro. Students are able. . .

Brewster Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2016
5.009/1/2016
University of North Carolina

Most people are attracted to Brewster for the campus, but the community is worth so much more than the photographs. In all my years of education, I have never met faculty and staff so devoted. . .

Brewster Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2015
5.0012/17/2016
University of Alabama

Being in a small town located on a lake (the only Lakes region boarding school that was on a lake may I add) made our school not only unique but also gorgeous. Our classes. . .

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Brewster Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 109 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data

Brewster Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1820

1907

Campus Size

80 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

355 students

300 students

% Students of Color

14%

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

80%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Bi-Weekly

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

11 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

57%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$15 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$69,400

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$39,900

$33,250

% Students on Financial Aid

31%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$35,250

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

54%

Acceptance Rate

50%

58%

Director of Admissions

Nick Wilbur

Associate Director of Admissions

Alice Mann

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Statistics, U.S. History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Brewster Big Friends, Ceridwen (Writing Club), Debate Team, Diversity Club, HACIA Democracy Club, Instructional Golf, Robotics Team, Salmagundy (newspaper), Tour Guides (admissions)

Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Media Group, Cappies, Chamber Orchestra, Clearlakes Chorale, Computer Graphics, Dance Team, Hispanic Cultural Club, HOWL, HOWL Chorus, Knox Ambassadors, The Blue and White (Yearbook), Wind Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advanced Strength Training, Conditioning, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Flag Football, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), High & Low Ropes Course, Performing Arts Club, Yoga

School Notes

Brewster, a college preparatory school, acknowledges individual learning style differences, employs best practice research in teaching and learning, offers a mastery-based curriculum, and supports this within a technical medium leading to a highly interactive, student-centered and collaborative learning environment.
Highly personalized and student-centered learning; Discussion-based and interactive classes. Team-based teaching, collaborative learning emphasis and project-based learning.
Customized, fully integrated academic support programs in which 35% of students are enrolled.
Emotional Literacy program in partnership with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.National and New England championship teams with unparalleled athletic facilities; More than 25% of graduating students will play sports in college.Traditional arts courses and the latest in digital arts; Newly renovated performing arts center with seating for 450.
Vibrant downtown with shops, cafes, restaurants, and more all adjacent to campus in Wolfeboro - The Oldest Summer Resort in America.
Take a 360 Virtual Tour of our lakeside location at www.brewsteracademy.org/tour.
Contact the Office of Admission to schedule a campus visit, and see if Brewster is the best boarding school choice for you! 603-569-7200 admissions@brewsteracademy.org.
Brewster Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.

Profile last updated: 05/12/2022

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