North Broward Preparatory School
North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners committed to accelerating each student`s academic achievement and personal growth.
We foster critical thinking skills, provide opportunities for the discovery of interests, and instill the virtue of civic responsibility.
Our challenging, yet nurturing environment, prepares our students to excel in their top choice colleges and universities.
As a member of Nord Anglia Education we offer a curriculum that is enhanced by collaborations with world-class organizations like MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF.
Our school provided personalized learning plans by intergrating technology to further engage students.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 6-12
- Students: 1620 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,400
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
North Broward Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1957
1907
Campus Size
80 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
1620 students
300 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1100 - 1370
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
34
17
Number of IB Courses Offered
39
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
64%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,400
(*Also covers room & board, and other fees)
(*Also covers room & board, and other fees)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,250
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$68,294
$44,100
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
50%
58%
Director of Admissions
Carmen Johnson
No
No
Associate Director of Admissions
Mike Rodgers, Boarding
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
34
17
Courses
AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government, AP Economics, AP English Language, AP French Language, AP Human Geography, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History, AP World History, IB Biology SL, HL, IB Dance HL, SL, IB Design Technology SL, HL, IB English B SL, HL, IB English Literature SL, HL, IB Environmental Systems SL, IB Film SL, HL, IB French SL, HL, IB German HL, IB Global Politics HL, IB History SL, HL, IB Math SL, HL, IB Math Studies, IB Music SL, HL, IB Physics SL, HL, IB Spanish B Ab Initio SL, IB Spanish SL, HL, IB Theater SL, HL, IB Visual Arts SL, HL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
43
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Ball Hockey, Basketball Training, Chamber, International Relations (MUN), Life Drawing, Multicultural Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper, One Planet United, Open Studio Art, OPUS Literary & Art Publication, Pep Band, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Political Club, Pool Kayaking, Portfolio (Art), Robotics Club, Rowing Training, SADD, Senior Thespian Troupe, South Asian Culture, Spanish Club, Spin Biking, Spirit Club, Sports Medicine Club, Student Government, Thespian Society, Ultimate, University Essay Workshops, Varsity Dance Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime / Comic / Game, Art Club, Ballet, Chinese Reading, Classics Exams / Classical League / Latin, Dragon Boating, Korean Culture, Musical Theater, Road Cycling, Tap, Touch Rugby
Ball Hockey, Basketball Training, Chamber, International Relations (MUN), Life Drawing, Multicultural Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper, One Planet United, Open Studio Art, OPUS Literary & Art Publication, Pep Band, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Political Club, Pool Kayaking, Portfolio (Art), Robotics Club, Rowing Training, SADD, Senior Thespian Troupe, South Asian Culture, Spanish Club, Spin Biking, Spirit Club, Sports Medicine Club, Student Government, Thespian Society, Ultimate, University Essay Workshops, Varsity Dance Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime / Comic / Game, Art Club, Ballet, Chinese Reading, Classics Exams / Classical League / Latin, Dragon Boating, Korean Culture, Musical Theater, Road Cycling, Tap, Touch Rugby
College Matriculation
Year: 2015 - 2016
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Florida
18
Florida Atlantic University
9
University of Miami
8
Indiana University at Bloomington
6
Michigan State University
5
University of Maryland
4
Boston University
3
University of California, Davis
2
Harvard University
1
University of Chicago
1
School Notes
- The North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) learning environment is specifically designed to provide the perfect balance of outstanding academic programs and an unsurpassed level of extracurricular activities.
- These activities not only engage our students in the local community, but they also immerse them in international cultures. Through international travel, exchanges, sports and fine arts competitions with our sister schools in foreign countries our students develop into global citizens.
- The NBPS Class of 2019 had a 100 percent college-acceptance rate with recent graduates now attending universities such as Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Notre Dame, Yale and Princeton.
- We offer the broadest possible curriculum that includes 34 advanced placement (AP) courses in 20 separate disciplines as well as the International Baccalaureate diploma programme.
- Our student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1 with an average class size of 18. This allows our dedicated teachers to provide an individualized learning experience that challenges every child to reach their fullest academic potential.
- Our academic programs are augmented by our award-winning fine arts program, 60 athletic teams, digital media opportunities, student government and numerous clubs and societies.
- Our residential student program has been an integral part of NBPS since 2001. Our on-campus residences provide a warm and homey environment. Students have access to recreation rooms, meeting/study rooms, TV and games lounges, kitchens, dining areas and laundry facilities. In addition residential students have the entire Upper School campus at their disposal. Residents can enjoy our 3 swimming pools, gym, weight and exercise rooms, track, library, computer labs, art studios, music and dance studios, digital media suite, tennis courts, basketball courts and all-weather soccer/football field.
- NBPS is in the top tier of college preparatory schools anywhere in the world.
- LD types supported: mild learning differences
- North Broward Preparatory School accreditations: Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Profile last updated: 07/09/2021
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