About Us

Mission & Values

Brentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth.

We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement, Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.

Location

Brentwood School is an independent K-12 coed day school with two campuses, located four blocks apart on Sunset Boulevard, in the Brentwood neighborhood of West Los Angeles.

Current School Year

August 30, 2011 - June 9, 2012

Enrollment

  • 993 Total
  • K-6 = 300
  • 7-12 = 693

Faculty

  • 99 full-time teachers, 19 part-time teachers
  • 72 hold advanced degrees
  • 41 have been at the school for at least 10 years

Student Teacher Ratio (K-12)

  • 7.6:1

Interscholastic Athletics

  • K-6: 19 teams
  • 7-12: 67 teams

Tuition, 2011-2012

  • K-6: $27,000
  • 7-12: $31,250

Financial Aid Budget 2011-2012

$3,500,000

Accreditation

  • California Association of Independent Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Member

  • National Association of Independent Schools
  • California Association of Independent Schools
  • A Better Chance
  • Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs

Core Values

  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
         
  • Honesty
  • Caring
  • Community

Honor Codes

Lower Division
I will not lie, cheat or steal. I will respect the feelings & rights of others. I will act honorably.
Middle & Upper Divisions
As a member of the Brentwood School community, I will act with integrity and civility, and I will encourage others to do the same. My actions confirm my honor.

Statement of Philosophy for Athletics

Brentwood School believes that physical education and athletics complement and enrich the academic experience and are integral to every student’s education and personal growth. To that end, we offer a comprehensive 7th through 12th grade physical education curriculum and a wide array of interscholastic athletics to foster a love of sport and a life-long commitment to health and fitness. We view coaches as teachers and the fields and courts as extensions of the classroom. We encourage our students to participate and to strive for excellence. The school seeks to produce highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork.