School Overview
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Reviews
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Brooks provides a co-educational, college preparatory program on a 250-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. Small classes allow students to work closely with teachers, fostering a relationship that is at the core of the warm, close-knit community. Brooks also offers opportunities to study abroad in Europe and Africa. A summer science program places juniors at labs at MIT and Harvard and on the coast of Canada in Labrador. 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.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$82,650
Enrollment
340
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$123 million
AP
18
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
11
Boarding %
70
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 2 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 2
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Statistics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Baseball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Acapella
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Art Association
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Ashburn Society
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Asian American Association
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Beatbox Club
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Brooks Brothers and Sisters
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Acapella
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Art Association
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Ashburn Society
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Asian American Association
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Beatbox Club
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Brooks Brothers and Sisters
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Brooks Improv Group (B.I.G.)
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Brooks School Radio (WBSR)
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Chapel Choir
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Chapel Fellowship
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Chess Club
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Community Service
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Dance
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Engineering
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Gay Straight Alliance
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Gospel Choir
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International Club
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International Student Club
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Jazz Band
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Jewish Student Organization
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Literacy Magazine
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Math Team
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Model UN
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Peer Tutoring
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Phillips Brooks Society
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Rock Bands
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Arts
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Acting
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Chamber Orchestra
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Acting
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Music
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Music Production
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Music Theory
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Stagecraft
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Theater
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Theater Design
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Vocal
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2D Studio Art
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Film
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Film Photography
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Painting
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Woodworking
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Brooks School
Tell me a bit about Brooks School.
Brooks School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 340 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.brooksschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.brooksschool.org.
Does Brooks School have rigorous academic requirements?
Brooks School is offering 18 AP courses.
Brooks School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Brooks School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Brooks School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.59% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 22.73% go to top 25, and about 5.68% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Brooks School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Brooks School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Brooks School?
The total fee for Brooks School in 2024 is
$82,650 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@brooksschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@brooksschool.org .
Where is Brooks School located?
Brooks School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 24 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Brooks School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Brooks School is among the most popular schools, within top 40 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Brooks School has been favorited by 884 users.
Also Brooks School has been favorited by 884 users.
How do I complete an application for Brooks School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Brooks School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Brooks School’s official site: http://www.brooksschool.org or call them at 978-725-6272.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Brooks School’s official site: http://www.brooksschool.org or call them at 978-725-6272.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Brooks School?
Yes, here are few:
The Governor's Academy, Landmark School and Phillips Academy Andover.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Brooks School?
The overall rating for Brooks School is A.
The section ratings of Brooks School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Brooks School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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