Brooks School's mission to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 345 students on a 251-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick.
THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS OPEN! Come see our new $28 million facility-the perfect home for our robust art program.
Brooks offers a challenging academic curriculum that includes 19 advanced placement courses in addition to honors courses.
Brooks' Exchange Program offers opportunities to study abroad in Europe, Africa, and South America.A unique summer science program, Students on the Forefront of Science places juniors at labs at MIT and Harvard and on the coast of Canada in Labrador.
Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. The goal of Winter Term is to put into practice the concept of "depth over breadth."
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.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Yearly Tuition: $66,900
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Brooks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus (AB), Calculus (BC), Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Latin, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Brooks has both formal and academic dress codes.
Brooks has both formal and academic dress codes.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$66,900
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is the boarding tuition. Day tuition is $55,000
% on Financial Aid
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$45,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Bini Egertson
Endowment Size
$79.207 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Association, Ashburn Society, Asian American Association, Beatbox Club, Brooks Brothers and Sisters, Brooks Improv Group (B.I.G.), Chapel Fellowship, Chess Club, Community Service, Debate Club, Engineering Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Gospel Choir, International Club, Jazz Band, Jewish Student Organization, Math Team, Phillips Brooks Society, Rock Band, Ski Club, Still Waters Literary Group, Student Activities, Student Newspaper, Students Embracing Culture, Tour Guides, Yearbook
Club or Organization:
Intersection Publication, The Tavern Publication
Club or Organization:
Intersection Publication, The Tavern Publication
School Notes
- Newly opened-our brand new $28 million Center for the Arts. Featuring an abundance of practice spaces, community meeting areas, and state of the art technology, it is a perfect space for the arts in the middle of the campus.
- Brooks has three unique programs we encourage you to learn more about: Students on the Forefront of Science, Winter Term, and our Exchange Program.
- 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.
- The Students on the Forefront of Science Program is an initiative developed by the Science Department at Brooks School. The goal of the program is to provide rising sixth-formers (between junior and senior year) with innovative experiences that will expose them to research, technology, and advanced studies in the sciences.
- Our Exhange Program, founded in 1986, promotes the global education of students from Brooks and its partner schools in Botswana, Hungary, Morocco, Scotland, Spain and Peru. By living abroad as residents in other school communities, our students are challenged to extend themselves to another place, another culture, another people and, most importantly, to be affected by them, to be changed by them.
- Something exciting is always going on here, so please make an appointment to come visit us in person or virtually.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brooks School cost?
Brooks School's tuition is approximately $66,900 for private students.
What schools are Brooks School often compared to?
Brooks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy Andover by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Brooks School?
The acceptance rate of Brooks School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 70%. Brooks School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Brooks School offer?
Brooks School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling. Brooks School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Brooks School's ranking?
Brooks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Brooks School?
The application deadline for Brooks School is Jan. 15.
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