Cranbrook Schools

Bloomfield Hills

Michigan

United States

Overview

In today's competitive environment preparation for college should be comprehensive and challenging. Cranbrook is more than a school as it offers a uniquely comprehensive college-preparatory education. Here is the superb teaching and learning environment that cherishes and challenges the individual; encourages creative critical and independent thinking; and offers the broadest range of study artistic and athletic options. Cranbrook graduates include an impressive number of National Merit finalists and Advanced Placement scholars.

Academics

Department Director Claudia Schuette

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8/1:

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 100

Number of AP Courses Offered: 16

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 88%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Subject Tutoring
Technology Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry

History

Asian History
Classical History
European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Mythology
Philosophy
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Geology
Health
Physical Science
Physics
Physiology

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Honors Math
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music

Band
Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Opera
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Metal
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 7

Average Students Per Dorm: 37

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Pool
Pool
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Bookstore

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Animal Rights Club
Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
Food Council
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
International Club
Investment Club
Jewish Student Organization
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Counseling
Quiz Bowl
SADD
Sexualities Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Sarkis Halajian

Athletics Department Director: Steve Graf

Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Metal
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Ski Racing
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Crew
Cricket
Cross Country Running
Dance
Fencing
Hiking
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Summary: 5 full-time college counselors with a ratio of 1 counselor to 40 students. Every counselor has college admission experience.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Boston University: 25

Cornell University: 16

Harvard University: 15

Michigan State University: 78

University of Michigan: 182

Notable Alumni

Alan Simpson

Class of 1950

Former United States Senator

Pete Dawkins

Class of 1955

Heisman Trophy Winner and Brigadier General

Mitt Romney

Class of 1965

Former Governor and Presidential Candidate

Bill Prady

Class of 1977

Emmy Winning Television Writer and Producer (Big Bang Theory)

Scott McNealy

Class of 1972

Sun Microsystems Founder

Emily Cinader Scott

Class of 1979

Former CEO and Chairman of J Crew

Lisa Frank

Class of 1972

Founder of Lisa Frank Inc.

Selma Blair

Class of 1990

Actress

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%

Average Merit Scholarship: 11,179

Current Endowment Amount: $221,875,189

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 262

Total Day: 551

Total Enrollment: 813

Boys: 430

Girls: 383

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Other

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: January 31st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $45,200

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $33,100

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 33%

Average Awarded: $15,896

School Finances