The Community School vs. Brewster Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Brewster Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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School History
Overview
The Community School serves 30 students in grades 6-12, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools.
The student:teacher of The Community School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Brewster Academy is a flourishing, innovative secondary school in one of the most picturesque areas of New England on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and a short drive from the majestic White Mountains yet less than two hours from Boston.
The campus sits along a mile of shoreline with 20 dormitories and attached faculty residences that provide a strong on-campus adult and family presence to this quintessential boarding school community.
Campus is just steps away from a vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shops.
An imposing academic building dominates the center of campus and a 50,000 square-foot athletics facility is nestled into the hillside, overlooking the playing fields, the lake, and the mountains.
A recently renovated performing arts center is a hub for talent and all-school gatherings.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences, Dyslexia, Language-based
Year Founded
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1820
Students Body
Total Students
30 students
348 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
7
-
Grade 9 Students
6
49
Grade 10 Students
4
81
Grade 11 Students
2
93
Grade 12 Students
1
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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57%
Average Class Size
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12
Number of AP Classes
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13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / Dec. 19 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$72,700
Tuition Notes
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Day Student Tuition: $41500
% on Financial Aid
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35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$35,250
Acceptance Rate
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50%
Admissions Director
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Nick Wilbur
Admissions Associate
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Alice Mann
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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19
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Alpine Ski, Brewster Big Friends, Chamber Orchestra, Climbing, Dance, Digital Photography, Drama, Environmental Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Jazz Band, Literary Journal, Media Arts, Newspaper, Snowboarding, Table Tennis, Tennis, Yearbook