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Cranbrook Schools
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 - View a map of this school Map tel: (248)645-3610
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"We believe that in today’s competitive environment, preparation for college should be comprehensive and challenging. Cranbrook offers a uniquely comprehensive college-preparatory education. Here is the superb teaching and learning environment that cherishes and challenges the individual, that encourages creative, critical and independent thinking, and that offers the broadest possible range of study, artistic and athletic options..."


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Cranbrook Schools Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1922 1900
Campus Size 319 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 775 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 31% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 34% 72%
Average SAT Score 1891 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 28 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 14 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 82% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $191 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $33,900 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,900 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 28% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 14,650 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / Apr. 15 Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 66% -
Acceptance Rate 42% 60%
Director of Admissions Drew Miller
Associate Director of Admissions Laura Newton
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
DivingField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 55 23
  Extracurriculars
 
African American Awareness AssociationAmnesty International
Amnesty InternationalAsian Magazine – Quilt Club
BikingBowling
Community ServiceCommunity Service
Computer TeamConduct Review Board
Council for Liberals and DemocratsCrew Team
Culinary Arts ClubDance Club
Dining Hall CommitteeDiversity Club
FencingFilm Club and Video Journal
ForensicsFrench Club
Games and Books ClubGerman Club
Habitat for Humanity Campus ChapterHost Tourguide Service Organization Gold Key
Indian ClubJazz Band
Junior StatesmenKorean Club
Latin American CouncilLatin Club
Literary Arts Magazine – GallimaufryMentoring
Model United NationsPresidents Council
Quiz BowlResidence Halls Councils
Robotics TeamSchool Newspaper – Crane-Clarion
ScubaSnowboarding
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
43
Michigan State University
15
Miami University, Ohio
8
Cornell University
4
Johns Hopkins
4
Brown University
3
Carnegie Mellon University
3
Duke University
3
Georgetown University
3
University of Southern California
3
School Notes:
  • Known for its exquisite architecture, Cranbrook’s campus is on the National Historic Registrar. The latest building is the award winning Williams Natatorium, which was designed by a Cranbrook graduate.
  • Right on campus is a Science Museum and an Art Museum that attract over 250,000 visitors each year. Cranbrook students enjoy the permanent collections as well as rotating exhibits.
  • Each year, Cranbrook’s Advanced Placement results are among the best of all schools nationally. Over 40% of AP Scholars in the State of Michigan attend Cranbrook.
  • Fielding 49 interscholastic athletic teams, Cranbrook has won state championships in Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Golf.
  • Profile last updated: 10/16/2008
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