Brooks School

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5.00 (6 reviews)

1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845

Tel: 978-725-6272

www.brooksschool.org

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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 17 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.

Review Description
Brooks School Alumni #1
Class of 2010
6/16/2017
Lake Forest College
One quality of Brooks that I am not sure is unique but will always stick out in my mind is the quality of the college counseling office. I do not believe I would have had. . .
Brooks School Alumni #2
Class of 2010
6/12/2017
University of San Diego
70/30 Boarding:Day student ratio gives the campus a unique feel. The school never feels "empty" and day students really feels a sense of community despite not living on campus. The dress code has relaxed since. . .
Brooks School Alumni #3
Class of 2006
2/12/2008
Lehigh University
The student/teacher bond is unparalleled. Years after graduation I return to see my adviser, dorm parents and teachers and it's as if I never left. The small student body enables the students to participate. . .
Brooks School Alumni #4
Class of 2006
5/9/2007
Providence College
This may sound utopian to some, but I wholeheartedly believe that what makes Brooks so special is the quality of the people who go there. I am not just talking about the students' and. . .
Brooks School Alumni #5
Class of 2004
6/17/2008
Connecticut College
The relationships at Brooks are unlike anything else I have ever experienced. The faculty choose Brooks because it is a lifestyle, not just a job. Your teachers are not just your educators, mentors. . .
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Definition of Terms 2016 School Data	Brooks School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	9-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1926	1910
Campus Size	251 acres	110 acres

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	17	16
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	77%	70%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Endowment Size	$75 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$57,785	$51,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$44,575	$28,500
% Students on Financial Aid	27%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$40,591	$21,582
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	65%	-
Acceptance Rate	24%	57%
Director of Admissions	Bini Egertson

List of Courses Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	17	16
Courses	Art History, Biology, Calculus (AB), Calculus (BC), Chemistry, Chinese, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, Latin, Physics, Spanish, Spanish Literature, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, World History

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	14	14
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Wrestling

Total Extracurricular Organizations	31	23
Extracurriculars	A Capella, Art Association, Ashburn Society, Asian American Association, Beatbox Club, Bishop's Bells, Brooks Brothers and Sisters, Brooks Improv Group (B.I.G.), Brooks School Radio (WBSR), Chapel, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Dance Club, Engineering Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gospel, International Club, International Student Club, Jazz Club, Jewish Student Organization, Literacy Magazine, Math Team, Model UN, Peer Tutoring, Phillips Brooks Society, Show More (6 extracurriculars)

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

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.
Something exciting is always going on here, so please make an appointment to come visit us!