Cranbrook Schools
Overview
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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
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
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Opera
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
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
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
Percentage 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:
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
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: $11,179
Current Endowment Amount: $221,875,189
Contact
Director of Admissions: Drew Miller
Admissions Phone: 248 645 3610
Fax: 248 645 3025
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.schools.cranbrook.edu




