Millbrook School.

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Millbrook School

Introduction

Millbrook School is a coeducational boarding school which offers its 264 students in grades 9-12 a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that integrates academics, service, athletics, arts, and leadership. Since its founding in 1931, the school has encouraged its students to develop as strong and healthy individuals as well as concerned citizens of the world and its environment. All participate in an on-campus community service program. Honors and AP courses are offered as well as many electives, independent study, a culminating experience for seniors, and Intersession.

Overview:	Millbrook School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1931	1900
Campus Size	800 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	264 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	12%	18%
Percent International Students	12%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	80%	70%
Average SAT Score	1743	*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1697 - 1830	-
Average ACT score	22	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Weekly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	14	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	14	14
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	60%	61%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$22 million	$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$43,050	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$31,300	$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid	27%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$30,000	$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Jan. 31 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application	Yes	Yes
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	65%	-
Acceptance Rate	50%	59%
Director of Admissions	Cynthia McWilliams
Associate Director of Admissions	Linda Casertano

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

Spanish	Painting/Printmaking
Literature	French
English	Calculus BC
Calculus AB	Advanced Physics
Advanced Photography	Advanced Drawing
Advanced Digital Video	Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Ceramics	Advanced Biology

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Dance
Field Hockey	Golf
Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
Soccer	Softball
Squash	Tennis

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Book Club	Diversity
Dorm Leaders	Drama
Environmental Council	Fitness & Conditioning
Hiking & Orienteering	Improv
Jazz Ensemble	Literary Magazine
Millbrook Singers	Model UN
Outreach	Peer Counselors
Riding	SCAPE (Students Concerned About Planet Earth)
School Newspaper	Senior Prects
Skiing and Snowboarding	Student Advisors
Student Council	Student Council
Student Tutors	Tae Kwon Do
Tour Guides	Ultimate Frisbee
Yearbook	Zoo Squad


College Matriculation:
Year: -	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Every aspect of the curriculum is intended to develop: curiosity and a commitment to intellectual excellence, critical thinking, and the joy of learning; respect for oneself and for others; a moral framework based on personal integrity; a commitment to serve as stewards of the natural world; and a readiness to use one knowledge and skills in service to others. These five cores values are summarized in the anacronym RIS2C
To fulfill its mission, Millbrook School offers a rigorous, varied and comprehensive curriculum which is individually oriented, includes all aspects of learning, and requires meaningful, active involvement in the daily life of the school. Equally important, Millbrook attracts and maintains a faculty with a demonstrated commitment and the ability to teach in a variety of roles, as well as a capable, motivated, and diverse student body.
Students who are interested in the sciences will find that Millbrook offers a unique program at its Trevor Zoo which houses more than 150 animals, representing 50 different species, seven of which are endangered. Accredited by the AZA (American Zoo and Acquarium Association), it is a first-rate living laboratory which serves not only as a community service for 40 students, but also as a center for student research, for the captive breeding of endangered species, and for the recovery of sick and injured native animals. This unique facility is paired with a spectacular $12 million gold LEED-certified math and science center(completed in 2008) which contains 4 labs, 5 classrooms dedicated to mathematics, and a technology center.
A talented group of gifted, devoted teachers share a passion for their disciplines, a commitment to and beli in the power of education, and a desire to involve themselves deeply in the lives of young people. The faculty encourages students to be curious, involved, active learners. In rerence to Millbrook strong faculty/student relationship, Drew Casertano, headmaster since 1990, said ever again in your life will so many people be dedicated to helping you succeed. /div>
Millbrook students are fully immersed in the life of their school. The school ideal size fosters a strong sense of community, allows students to be known and needed, and provides all sorts of opportunities for students to be involved. Millbrook students are encouraged to explore their talents and interests and to contribute to the well-being of others. All students participate in the school community service program which gives them direct responsibility for operating services which support almost every facet of school life recycling, working in the school bank, caring for animals in the zoo, participating in outreach programs to name a few.
Millbrook has a long history of strong, competitive athletics with a high standard of sportsmanship. The school athletic program boasts a state-of-the art $9 million, 86,000 square foot athletic center.
The arts are a full partner in Millbrook overall program. A rich and varied curricula in music, art, and drama is enhanced by many opportunities for performance and exhibition. The $8.5 million, 34,000 square foot Holbrook Arts Center is home to an exceptional arts faculty and 80% of the student body who elect to take an art class each term.
Students come to Millbrook in search of great teachers and exciting programs. Once found, they also discover themselves.
School accreditations: NAIS NYSAIS TABS
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William F. Buckley - author
- Thomas Lovejoy - environmentalist
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - environmental lawyer and activist
- Serena Altschul - CBS News correspondent
- Whit Stillman - film director
- Rufus Wainwright - musician
- Alistair Horne - author
- James L. Buckley - former U.S. Senator and federal judge
- Robert W. Johnson IV - philanthropist and owner of NY Jets
- Schuyler Chapin - arts administrator
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