The John Cooper School

1 John Cooper Dr, The Woodlands, TX, 77381-0773
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. The school's fundamental mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become creative thinkers, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifetime learners. Cooper believes that its mission is best achieved in an educational community where students are enthusiastic about learning and enjoy school; high expectations are held for students, faculty and staff; creative, dedicated faculty are responsive to differences in students' learning styles and capabilities; students' natural curiosity is fostered through their active participation in the educational process; the needs of the whole student-intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and ethical-are addressed through a balanced educational program; students are given many opportunities to succeed in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment; and diverse views and cultures are represented and respected among students, faculty and parents.

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The John Cooper School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 960 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 19 students
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Acceptance Rate 40%

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The John Cooper School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Interfaith Child Development Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.6 mi. away
Woodlands KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.5 mi. away
Light Way Schools
Gr. 2-4 | 1.6 mi. away
Esprit International School
Gr. K-9 | 1.7 mi. away

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