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Brooks School

5.00 (10 reviews)
1160 Great Pond Road North Andover MA 01845
Tel: (978) 725-6272
www.brooksschool.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,450
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,250
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
Brooks School Photo #4 - Welcome to Brooks!
Brooks School Photo #5 - Winter Term Fair
Brooks School Photo #6 - One of three theatrical productions we do each year. This was Mean Girls.
Brooks School Photo #7 - Go Brooks!
Brooks School Photo #8 - ISL All-League Player Jackie Giordano
Brooks School Photo #9 - Brooks School's Chapel
Brooks School Photo #10 - Guardians of the Sea Winter Term class
Brooks School Photo #11 - Brooks School entrance
Brooks School Photo #12 - Club fair
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About the School

  • Brooks School's mission to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
  • Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 345 students on a 251-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick.
  • Brooks offers a challenging academic curriculum that includes 19 advanced placement courses in addition to honors courses.
  • Brooks' Exchange Program offers opportunities to study abroad in Europe, Africa, and South America.
  • A unique summer internships program, Students on the Forefront places juniors in research laboratories, hospitals and hubs of engineering and technological innovation. The program opens doors for rising sixth-form students to gain professional insights and experiences in areas of intellectual curiosity or passion.
  • Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. The goal of Winter Term is to put into practice the concept of "depth over breadth."
  • 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,450
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,250
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Brooks School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Low acceptance rates

School Overview

2026 School Data
Brooks School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1926
1906
Campus Size
270 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Victuri te salutamus

Student Body

Enrollment
346 students
320 students
% Students of Color
30%
27%
% International Students
10%
21%
% Students Boarding
70%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Alternates between "academic" and formal.
Casual
Average Class Size
11 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
# of AP Courses Offered
21
18
Courses
BiologyCalculus (AB)
Calculus (BC)Chemistry
ChineseComputer Science
English LiteratureFrench
LatinMicroeconomics
Music TheoryPhysics A/B/C
SpanishSpanish Literature
StatisticsStudio Art
U.S. History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$101.95 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$79,450
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$65,250
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$53,000
(All need based)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
25%
64%
Director of Admissions
Bini Egertson
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSailing
SoccerSoftball
SquashTennis
VolleyballWrestling
Colors
Green, Black, White

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
37
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Affinity GroupsAlianza Latina
Ashburn SocietyAsian American Association
Beatbox ClubBlack Student Union
Brooks Brothers and SistersBrooks Improv Group (B.I.G.)
Campus Activity BoardChess Club
ChoirCommunity Service Club
Debating SocietyDrama
Engineering ClubEnvironmental Group
Gender Sexuality AllianceIntersection Magazine
Jewish Student OrganizationMath Team
Still Waters Literary JournalStudents Embracing Culture
The Tavern PublicationTour Guides
Women's Inc.Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaArt Association
Bishop's BellsBook Club
ChapelDance Club
Human Rights


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness ClubUltimate Frisbee
Winter Outdoor SportsYoga

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Northeastern University
9
Boston College
5
Bentley University
4
Babson
3
Boston University
3
Lehigh University
3
Trinity College
3
University of Richmond
3
NYU
2
Tufts
2
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School Notes

    Brooks School offers an exceptional blend of rigorous academics, close-knit community, and breathtaking campus life on the shores of Lake Cochichewick. With small class sizes, passionate teachers, and incredible opportunities like our signature experiential learning programs and global exchanges, students are supported in discovering who they are and who they want to become. Whether you're interested in the arts, athletics, or leadership, Brooks helps you grow inside and outside the classroom - all while building lifelong friendships in a warm, welcoming environment.
  • Brooks has three unique programs we encourage you to learn more about: Students on the Forefront of Science, Winter Term, and our Exchange Program. 
  • 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.
  • The Students on the Forefront Program is an initiative developed by several departments at Brooks School that places juniors in research laboratories, hospitals and hubs of engineering and technological innovation. The program opens doors for rising sixth-form students to gain professional insights and experiences in areas of intellectual curiosity or passion. 
  • Our Exhange Program, founded in 1986, promotes the global education of students from Brooks and its partner schools in Botswana, Hungary, Morocco, Scotland, Spain and Peru. By living abroad as residents in other school communities, our students are challenged to extend themselves to another place, another culture, another people and, most importantly, to be affected by them, to be changed by them.
  • Something exciting is always going on here, so please make an appointment to come visit us in person or virtually!
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brooks School cost?
Brooks School's tuition is approximately $79,450 for boarding students and $65,250 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Brooks School?
The acceptance rate of Brooks School is 25%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. Brooks School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Brooks School offer?
Brooks School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Brooks School offer a summer program?
Yes, Brooks School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Brooks School's ranking?
Brooks School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Brooks School?
The application deadline for Brooks School is Jan. 15.

Student & Alumni Reviews

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Description

Class of 1998
5.00
American University
Strong sense of community, lack of judgment for unique individual qualities (bullying because of different personalities), adaptive teaching techniques for individual needs. . .

Class of 2015
5.00
Boston College
The community at Brooks, including teachers, staff and students, all share an extremely tight-knit bond that I've never experienced at any other institution. Teachers care about the students, and get to know them extremely well. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
Bates College
Be prepared for a 6-day class week at Brooks. While Saturday classes are a requirement, schedules even out with a half day schedule on Wednesdays. . .
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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,450
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,250
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
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