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An independent Christian school on a beautiful 280-acre campus near Tyler, Texas, the mission at Brook Hill is to provide excellence in college preparatory education, affirm the gifts and challenge the potential of each student, and encourage students to honor God through Christ-like character.
The faculty provides a classical education from a Christian worldview.
Fine arts and athletic options include art, vocal music, drama, and orchestra programs alongside football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball, softball and track.
85% domestic Upper School population with 15% international Upper School studying from 30+ countries.
From 160 day and boarding students in 2005 to nearly 700 students in 2018, The Brook Hill School, just south of Tyler, Texas is thriving. Growth continues to be the theme at Brook Hill with the recent addition of Founder's Hall which includes a 90-seat lecture hall, Student Center with coffee house, 3-story library and Smithsonian-quality American Freedom Museum.
The Herrington Sports Complex allows the State Champion Guard football team, award-winning soccer team, and track and field competitors to play on synthetic turf to the beat of the Guard drum line and the support of the fans in the magnificent grandstands. The State Champion baseball program has also grown with the addition of softball, the installation of stadium lights, grandstands, and tailgating plaza. The newly completed Kyle Lake Athletic Facility provides all the support these athletes need to stay physically fit.
Of equal importance is the growth of the fine arts and academic programs at Brook Hill. Annually, students compete and win at the state level in choir, orchestra, theater, and visual art competitions alongside students who successfully compete in PSIA and several other academic competitions at the state level.
The Brook Hill School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and School
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
AJ Minter '12 - Pitcher for Atlanta Braves
Sang Joon Lee '06 - South Korean CEO
Taylor Jones '08 - NY Times and People Magazine Featured Attorney at Crawford Wishnew Lang
JB Moss '11 - Pitcher for Colorado Rockies
Hannah Shaw '14 - Valedictorian and Student at UC Berkeley
Aaron Swink - Charter student, Graduated Law at Dedman School of Law, Sounthern Methodist University
Aaron Clements - Graduate Honor student, Texas Tech University graduated
The Brook Hill School's tuition is approximately $56,995 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Brook Hill School?
The acceptance rate of The Brook Hill School is 71%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from The Brook Hill School?
The Brook Hill School famous alumni include: AJ Minter '12, Sang Joon Lee '06, Taylor Jones '08, JB Moss '11, Hannah Shaw '14, Aaron Swink, Aaron Clements and Roger Blissette.
What sports does The Brook Hill School offer?
The Brook Hill School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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