Brewster Academy

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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Brewster Academy, an international leader in secondary education, is widely recognized for its successful innovation in teaching and learning and accelerated student growth in a vigorous, college-preparatory environment. Students work in a multi-level curriculum based on individual mastery, and participate in interactive classes where collaboration is common practice. Competitive athletics, a rich arts curriculum, and an intensive community life program offer exciting opportunities for students. Athletic facilities include a 50,000 square-foot athletics and wellness center featuring a convertible turf floor, a four-lane, 200-meter indoor track, and a fitness center; six playing fields; nine new tennis courts; a boathouse for dry land training for the sailing and crew teams; an indoor rowing tank; and a climbing wall. The 80-acre campus sits on 1/2-mile of shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee. Proximity to the mountains and coast offer an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities.

80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, USA 03894
603-569-1600

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Director of Admission: Lynne Palmer
Admissions Phone:603-569-7200Toll-Free Admissions:800-842-9961Fax:603-569-7272
Email: admissions@brewsteracademy.org Website: www.brewsteracademy.org


  • Application Deadline: February 01
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

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  • Founded: 1820
  • Campus Size: 91 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
  • Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-post-grad
Day
Grades 9th-post-grad
Total
Girls     117 45 162
Boys     178 24 202
Total     295 69 364

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $45,540
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $27,985
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 23.00%
  • Average Awarded: $27,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $9,800,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $0
 
 

Department Director: Peter Hess

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 65

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 40.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Saturday Classes: Yes

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Number of AP Courses Offered: 10

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Performance Poetry
History:
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
  • 20th Century History Economics
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
Humanities/Social Sciences:
Sciences:
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Freshwater Ecology Advanced Physics
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Choral Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music History
  • Orchestra
  • Recording
  • Voice
  • Jazz Band Wind Ensemble
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Digital Photography
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Internships
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • N/A
AP Courses Available:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Macroeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • European History
  • Physics B
  • Statistics
  • US History
 
 

Summary: Residence life at Brewster can be summed up in three words: active, exciting, and life-changing. You’ll form lasting bonds with your fellow resident and new friend as you live, learn, study, and play together. This is the time in your life where you’ll learn to become independent, be accountable for your actions, get along with others, make important life decisions, form lifelong relationships, and develop skills that will help make your transition to college a smooth one. But you won’t be alone—you’ll be surrounded by a community of caring people, ranging from your academic advisor to your community life parent to supportive peers. You’ll form lasting bonds with your fellow residents—and new friends—as you live, learn, study, and play together. Through group meetings, students create and manage their living environment. Once a week, members of each residence hall gather in their lounges to discuss concerns and possible solutions, vote on decisions, and share ideas. You’ll learn how to become a leader of character and integrity, learn to work with others, effectively run meetings, consider other viewpoints, and communicate with a diverse range of people.

Department Director: Jaime Laurent

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 21

Average Students Per Dorm: 13

No. of Girls Dorms: 10

No. of Boys Dorms: 11

Dorm Amenities:
 
 
Lounge 
 
 
Lake and Mountain Views 

Dress Code: Formal

Student Life

Summary: Life at Brewster is not just about living in a safe, incredibly beautiful campus by a lake … in a town so friendly that the whole world comes to visit. At the heart of Brewster’s community life is the firm belief that leaders aren’t necessarily born, they are made. And that leadership skills, visionary thinking, and character, are all qualities you develop by getting involved in a learning community founded on such principles as: respect, being helpful, contributing, and serving yourself and others with your best in all you do. Spend a few hours touring our campus. You’ll notice that regardless of whether it is within the classroom or outside—through student activities, athletics, a vibrant dorm life, community service, or decisive group meetings—these are the fundamental values that guide every aspect of life at Brewster. You won't find a shortage of activities in which to participate at Brewster. Whatever your interests, you're sure to find a group that shares your interest and enthusiasm. Whether you're a movie buff (Club 25), a paintball enthusiast, a knitter, a dancer, or enjoy playing with children (Brewster Big Friends), there is something for everyone. You may prefer to spend time helping others with a community service project, participating in a school leadership position, or working on a local or international project with the Interact Club. Perhaps you just want to get off campus for a day of shopping in Boston, winter skiing, or seeing a movie ... the choices are endless.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Rowing tank Tennis crts Lake Indoor/Out door Turf

Clubs and Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • Literary Magazine
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper
  • Outing Club
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
 
 

Arts Department Director: Marilyn Shea

Athletics Department Director: Matt Lawlor

Notable Achievements: National and New England Championships, Carnegie Hall performance

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Improvisation Group
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Theater
  • Media Arts Filmmaking/Vide ography Pottery
Interscholastic Sports
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Sailing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Dance
  • Golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ice Climbing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Snowboarding
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Spinning
 
 

Summary: Your years at Brewster set the pace for what is to follow — college. As recent research surveys of our graduates reveal, a Brewster education is an ideal preparation to successfully negotiate the academic, emotional, physical, psychological, and social challenges of college life. And, preparing students for college may be best expressed by the extent to which they return after their first year. A recent survey shows that Brewster graduates recorded approximately 95 percent retention from their freshman to sophomore year. The national average is about 75 percent.

Department Director: Laura Duffy

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Columbia University 1 graduates
Boston University 5 graduates
Georgetown University 1 graduates
Harvard University 1 graduates
Princeton University 1 graduates
American University 2 graduates
George Washington University 3 graduates
Amherst College 1 graduates
Wellesley College 1 graduates
University of Vermont 4 graduates
Cornell University 4 graduates
Stanford University 1 graduates
Syracuse University 8 graduates
Rice University 1 graduates
Roanoke College 4 graduates
St. Lawrence University 3 graduates
United States Air Force Academy 2 graduates
University of Virginia 1 graduates
Emory University 1 graduates
Bowdoin College 1 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading NA NA
Mathematics NA NA
Writing NA NA



Notable Alumni



Quotes from Alumni

 

This curriculum here pushes you to learn more and strive for better grades. The classes are all about active discussions, debates, and using technology to interact better and achieve more.

-Mark , Class of 2009,

 

 
 

Summary: Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in the safe, cozy, summer resort town of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Brewster Academy is a beautiful setting for summer programs. Students from all over the world enjoy our picturesque campus attending sports camps, academic and cultural programs. Brewster Academy Summer Session offers a combination of academics and adventure recreation activities – a blend of work and play. BASS is a student-centered program for ages 13-17.

Department Director: Raylene Davis

Brewster Academy Summer Session

June 29, 2013 to August 09, 2013

Intensive enrichment courses in English and ESL, with electives in science, theater, computer graphics, Video ESL, SAT/TOEFL preparation and Instructional Support. Credit earned for math courses. Students also participate in a wide range of outdoor and social activities focused on skills building.

Registration Deadline: June 01, 2013
Financial Aid Available:  No
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