Kimball Union Academy vs. Brewster Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Kimball Union Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Brewster Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
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Overview
Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
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
1813
1820
Campus Size
1300 acres
80 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
340
355
% Students of Color
12%
14%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
80%
Average SAT Score
1250
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
493 - 623
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Average ACT score
26
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
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
11
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
8
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
57%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$68 million
$15 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$73,700
$69,400
Tuition (Day Students)
$46,800
$39,900
Tuition (international students)
$77,200
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$38,000
$35,250
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
54
Acceptance Rate
38%
50%
Director of Admissions
Josh Labove
Nick Wilbur
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Alice Mann
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
8
Sport
Total Sports Offered
20
17
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Riding, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Activity, Digital Film Editing, Equestrian, Fire Brigade, Instructional Golf, Instructional Tennis, Math Team, Pottery Activity, Recreational Skiing, Relay Diversity Club, Residential Proctor, Rock Ensemble, School Tour Guides, STEM, Strength & Conditioning Activity, Strength Training, Student Government, The Penny Fellowship - Community Service, Theater Activity, Winter Musical Production, Woodworking, Yearbook
Advanced Media Group, Advanced Strength Training, Brewster Big Friends, Cappies, Ceridwen (Writing Club), Computer Graphics, Conditioning, Dance Team, Diversity Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), High & Low Ropes Course, Instructional Golf, Performing Arts Club, Robotics Team, Salmagundy (newspaper), The Blue and White (Yearbook), Tour Guides (admissions), Yoga