| Carlbrook School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Halifax, Virginia, USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-ed, Private, Boarding |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 2002 |
| CEEB Code | 472108 |
| Academic Dean | Dr. Glenn Bender |
| Faculty | 56 (80% post-baccalaureate) |
| Grades | 9-12, PG |
| Enrollment | 130 |
| Average class size | 8 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Campus | 200 acres (0.81 km2) |
| Color(s) | Gold, Navy Blue |
| Athletics | Intramural |
| Accreditation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Admission | Rolling (year-round) |
| Website | www.carlbrook.org |
Carlbrook School is a private, coeducational, college preparatory boarding school located on 200 acres (0.81 km2) in Halifax, Virginia. The school serves approximately 130 students in grades 9-12 and is nonsectarian in orientation.[1] Admission to Carlbrook is selective, focusing primarily on students of high aptitude and potential who have struggled academically or socially in previous educational environments.[2] Carlbrook School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[3] and the Virginia Council for Private Education,[4] and is a member of the Secondary School Admission Test Board,[5] the Small Boarding Schools Association,[6] and the Educational Records Bureau.[7]
According to its website, the mission of Carlbrook School is to help students “discover, internalize, and effectively utilize the intellectual and personal resources necessary to succeed in life.”[8] The school follows a quarter-based academic calendar and awards the high school Diploma in accordance with Virginia Department of Education guidelines.[9] Coursework is demanding, with multiple Advanced Placement courses and several advanced and dual-enrollment offerings;[10] in addition to the school’s academic requirements, graduating students must also demonstrate leadership and character through extracurricular involvement and/or community service. Over the past decade, Carlbrook students have been accepted at over 500 colleges and universities nationwide.[11]