Millbrook School
Overview

Located 90 miles north of New York City Millbrook's 800-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in the Mills Athletic Center the Holbrook Arts Center the Trevor Zoo (AZA-accredited) and the LEED gold-certified Frederic C. Hamilton Math & Science Center.
Academics
Summary: Every aspect of Millbrook's curriculum is intended to embrace five core values: curiosity, respect, integrity, service, and stewardship of the natural world. Our teachers share a passion for their disciplines and a desire to involve themselves deeply in the lives of young people. They have the ability to teach in a variety of roles and encourage their students to be curious, involved, active learners.
Department Director Jasper Turner
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 13
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 52
Number of AP Courses Offered: 8
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
The AZA-accredited Trevor Zoo affords unique opportunities for students in the sciences.
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Animal Behavior
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Physics
Math
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 8
Average Students Per Dorm: 32
Number of Girls Dorms: 4
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Millbrook students are proud of their school and are committed to creating a strong, spirited, and safe community by taking an active role in the school’s leadership and shaping school culture. All students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, building on areas of strength but also exploring new interests. They learn to balance their various responsibiities and commitments - in the classroom, the dormitory, the art studio, the athletic arena, and community service - and leave better prepared to navigate the demands of college and life beyond.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Technology Center
- Squash Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Hockey Rink
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Turf Fields
- Cross Country Trails
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
- Indoor Hockey Rink
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Literary Magazine
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Sarah MacWright
Athletics Department Director: Vinnie Sorriento
Notable Achievements: Boys Varsity Soccer-Class C New England Champions Boys Tennis-Class B New England Champions Girls Varsity Softball-Class C New England Champis
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Dance
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Outdoor Education
- Snowboarding
Graduates
Summary: College counseling at Millbrook is process-oriented, with the emphasis of the program being on the journey of self-discovery on which each student embarks in the junior year. The college process starts with numerous activities designed to aid students in identifying their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and goals, with the ultimate goal being for students to emerge from their experience feeling confident and empowered. This approach, involving thorough self-exploration and careful, open-minded research, produces effective matches for students and most often results in a positive and successful college experience.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
William F. Buckley
Class of 1943
Author
James Buckley
Class of 1940
Politician/Judge
Rufus Wainwright
Class of 1991
Singer
Alistair Horne
Class of 1943
Author
Sabrina Altschul
Class of 1989
Television News Correspondent
Dr. Thomas Lovejoy
Class of 1959
Biologist
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: 12,500
Current Endowment Amount: $35,158,683
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 271
Total Day: 51
Total Enrollment: 322
Boys: 167
Girls: 155
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $60,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $46,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 27%
Average Awarded: $41,440
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $12,500
Current Endowment Amount: $35,158,683
Contact
Director of Admissions: Meghan Grover
Admissions Phone: 845 677 8261 x138
Fax: 845 677 1265
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.millbrook.org
Nearby Schools
- Indian Mountain School - 8mi / 14 km
- The Marvelwood School - 10mi / 16 km
- The Hotchkiss School - 11mi / 18 km
- Kent School (CT) - 12mi / 19 km
- Trinity-Pawling School - 20mi / 32 km
- Berkshire School - 21mi / 33 km








