Overview

The Branson School inspires excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Through the vitality, breadth, and rigor of its programs, Branson encourages students to think critically, communicate clearly, develop their individual talents and interests, and pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community. We are a caring and supportive community that helps students fully realize their potential. We exercise young people's minds and bodies; nurture their creativity, capacity for compassion, and sense of humor; and help them build an awareness of their responsibilities to their communities and the world.
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The Branson School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
A Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
N/A Reviews

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $59,610
# of Students: 370
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
AP Courses: 8
Endowment: $37,838/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 88%
SAT: 1370/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#3 Harvard College 4
#3 Stanford University 9
#3 Yale University 2
#6 University of Chicago 9
#7 University of Pennsylvania 3
#10 Duke University 7
#10 Northwestern University 5
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 7
#13 Vanderbilt University 5
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 4
LAC #3 Pomona College 3
#17 Cornell University 2
#18 Columbia University 3
#20 University of California: Berkeley 10
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 13
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 2
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 5
#25 New York University 3
#25 University of Michigan 3
#25 University of Southern California 4
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#29 Wake Forest University 5
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 3
#32 Tufts University 7
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 2
#34 University of California: Irvine 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 4
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 6
#44 Tulane University 3
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#55 University of Washington 4
LAC #11 Middlebury College 10
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 4
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#63 Agnes Scott College 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 6
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 2
LAC #18 Colgate University 3
LAC #18 Haverford College 5
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 2
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
#121 Chapman University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#151 San Diego State University 2
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 3
LAC #33 Scripps College 2
LAC #39 Denison University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
#285 Portland State University 1
Babson College 2
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State University: Sacramento 1
Franklin University Switzerland 1
Oberlin College 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 2
University of Colorado Boulder 1
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Italian Language and Culture
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Italian Language and Culture
Physics 2
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Adopt A Plattoon
Asian Student Alliance (ASA)
Best Buddies
Beyond Reason (Girls' a capella)
Blazer (Student Newspaper)
Branson Entrepreneurship Club
Coding Club
Conversation Club
Environmental Action Committee (EAC)
FAM
Adopt A Plattoon
Asian Student Alliance (ASA)
Best Buddies
Beyond Reason (Girls' a capella)
Blazer (Student Newspaper)
Branson Entrepreneurship Club
Coding Club
Conversation Club
Environmental Action Committee (EAC)
FAM
Feminism Club
Interact
Italian Club
Latin Club
Meditation
Men’s Leadership
Mock Trial
Model Congress
Model UN
Mountain Biking
Poetry Club
QSA
Students For Students Peer Tutoring
Surfing Club
Sustainable Seas
Tech Club
Viviane
What Now (Boys' a capella)
Yearbook
Yoga Club
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Arts

(Total 12)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Digital Music
Drawing
Photography
Portfolio
Sculpture
Acting
Chamber Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Digital Music
Drawing
Photography
Portfolio
Sculpture
Art
Rock
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1920
Campus Size: 17 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/11
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 4288
ISEE: 92695

Brief Reviews

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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Branson School

Tell me a bit about The Branson School.
The Branson School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1920 , and currently has about 370 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.branson.org/.
Does The Branson School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Branson School is offering 8 AP courses.

The Branson School also have 88% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Branson School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 17.35% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 42.01% go to top 25, and about 11.42% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Branson School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Branson School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Branson School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Branson School in 2024 is $59,610 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@branson.org .
Where is The Branson School located?
The Branson School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Francisco, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Francisco International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Branson School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Branson School is among the most popular schools, within top 340 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Branson School has been favorited by 48 users.
How to start with an application with The Branson School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Branson School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Branson School’s official site: https://www.branson.org/ or call them at 415-454-3612.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Branson School?
Yes, here are few: St. Anselm School, Star Academy and Red Hill Academy.

The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Branson School?
The overall rating for The Branson School is B+.

The section ratings of The Branson School are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
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