Cranbrook Schools
"We believe that in today`s competitive environment, preparation for college should be comprehensive and challenging.
Cranbrook offers a uniquely comprehensive college-preparatory education. Here is the superb teaching and learning environment that cherishes and challenges the individual, that encourages creative, critical and independent thinking, and that offers the broadest possible range of study, artistic and athletic options...".
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- Concordia University Extremely diverse educational community that encourages students to get involved. The school has a very well-rounded educational team that makes you feel home whilst providing with an excellent academic schedule. All the teachers and staff. . .
- University of Michigan In addition to the high school on Cranbrook, we additionally had an art college that allowed us to observe and experience a multitude of art every day adding to the Cranbrook experience. Consequently, the 500. . .
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Cranbrook Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Cranbrook Schools | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 319 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 795 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 41% | 25% |
| % International Students | 13% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 35% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1370 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (One dress up day per week) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $217 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,100 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $36,200 | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $49,100 | $54,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 33% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $16,649 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / Apr. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 68% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Drew Miller Eileen Hillliard | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Laura Newton | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, European History, Fine Art Studio Honors in 7 arts, French Language & Culture, Latin: Ceasear & Virgil, Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra, Physics C EM w vPython, Physics C Mechanics, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, United States History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 67 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: African American Awareness Association, American Sign Language Club, Beyond Beauty, Beyond Earth Space Clubs, Book Club, Bridge the Divide, Brookside Tutoring Club, Brown Club, Business Club, Cabinet, CK for Kids, CK Investment Clubs, CK Political Society, CK Science Research Club, Cranbrook Envisions a Cure, Crane Clarion Newspaper, Crane Network Club, Culture Media Club, Dance Club, Debate Team, Drawing Club, Drone Club, Empty Bowls Club, Ergasterion Theater Club, Feminism Club, French Club, Gadget Space Club, Genes in Disease and Symptoms, Global Issues Club, Go Club, Gold Key Student Ambassadors, History Club, HOSA Healthcare Professionals, HUB Garden Club, HUB Tutoring, Indian Culture Club, Japanese Club, Jewish Culture Club, Korean Club, Leaders in the Environment, Make a Wish, Math Club, Michigan Youth in Government, Microfinance Club, Model United Nations, Namtenga, Peer to Peer, Psychology Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Sino Club, Soccer Club, Spectrum, Speech / Forensics, Student Council, Student Philanthropy Club, Twin Leaf, Wilderness Program, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Music Club, Gallimaufry Litery Art Magazine, Glee Club, Guitar Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Crew Team, Intramurals | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | 44 | |
| Michigan State University | 18 | |
| Northwestern | 5 | |
| University of Chicago | 4 | |
| Harvard | 3 | |
| New York University | 3 | |
| Amherst College | 2 | |
| Cornell University | 2 | |
| Duke University | 2 | |
| Williams College | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Known for its exquisite architecture, Cranbrook`s campus is on the National Historic Registrar. The latest building is the award winning Williams Natatorium, which was designed by a Cranbrook graduate.
- Right on campus is a Science Museum and an Art Museum that attract over 250,000 visitors each year. Cranbrook students enjoy the permanent collections as well as rotating exhibits.
- Each year, Cranbrook`s Advanced Placement results are among the best of all schools nationally. Over 40% of AP Scholars in the State of Michigan attend Cranbrook.
- Fielding 49 interscholastic athletic teams, Cranbrook has won state championships in Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Swimming, and Golf.
- Cranbrook Schools accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Profile last updated: 11/04/2020
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