Holderness School vs. Brewster Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holderness School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 276 schools) for:
Brewster Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
An independent school community committed to rigorous academics, epic adventures, and all-in athletics surrounded by New Hampshire`s lakes and White Mountains.
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.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1879
1820
Campus Size
620 acres
80 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
350
% Students of Color
12%
n/a
% International Students
14%
22%
% Students 绿帽社
90%
85%
Average SAT Score
1253
n/a
Average ACT score
25
n/a
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
12
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
15
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
62%
57%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$60 million
$26 million
Tuition (绿帽社 Students)
$71,000
$77,700
Tuition (Day Students)
$47,320
$43,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$35,250
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Average Percentile SSAT
65
n/a
Acceptance Rate
45%
50%
Director of Admissions
David Flynn
Bryan Gross
Associate Director of Admissions
Woody Kampmann
Alice Mann
List of Courses Offered
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
15
Sport
Total Sports Offered
25
16
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
Field HockeyFootball
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
MountaineeringNordic Skiing
Rock ClimbingSki Jumping
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingSailing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Competition TeamAlliance Club
Blue KeyCommunity Service Club
Dorm PrefectsDrama Club
Environment ClubFishing Club
Habitat for HumanityHoldernotes Acapella
Indoor SoccerInvestment Club
Multicultural ClubStudent Newspaper
Student VestryYearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Best BuddiesBrewster Big Friends
Brewster BrowserDiversity Club
Dog Walking ClubGay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Gold Key Club (Tour Guides)Kenison Library Book Club
Math Tutor CenterMorgan's Message
NH Student Leadership ClubRobotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Computer Graphics
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advanced Strength Training