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Cranbrook is simply the most beautiful, talented, friendly school I have ever known. Although the prices are steep, financial aid is available, and the cost is worth every penny. I must say, this is a school of true brilliance--it's indefinable. I am dissapointed in a previous review that has given Cranbrook a 1-star, saying that it is not a diverse and ethnicity-welcoming school. I have taken a tour at Cranbrook myself and have seen so many different yet fascinating ethicities I was truly wordless. If you are a parent who wants to give your child a Cranbrook education, you have made the right choice.
Cranbrook Kingswood is without a doubt one of the best schools in the country. I am a high school boarding student and my roommate is Korean, one of my suite mates is Vietnamese and the other is Egyptian. There are very few schools that offer that sort of opportunity. In regards to Advanced Placement, One of mclose friends, as a sophomore, is currently taking AP Calculus AB, an option that is not nearly as available, if at all available, at public schools. Cranbrook also offers a third year of Calculus, something I have not heard of any other school offering. There are multiple AP classes in almost all subjects. I must comment that I was offended by the review, because Cranbrook has changed my life, and I owe the school so much. The reviewer did not even attend high school there, so I feel they are not qualified to criticize it.
In response to a previous post I must correct the writer in regards to advance placement. Upon entering the high school, all students must take a placement test. From that test, the students are then placed in the appropriate level class. For example, my son scored very high on the math section and was placed in a Junior level math class as a Freshman. He has always been advanced in math so this placement was appropriate for him. Students can also elect to take advanced classes by enrolling in Honors courses. It is up to the student to seek these challenges out, but the opportunities are there. Both of my children have had a positive experience with the school and have made many friendships with students from other countries. The small class sizes help to facilitate teacher-student relationships. You will not find that in any public school.
I attended Kingswood Cranbrook from 8th grade through graduation. I started both of my children in pre-K and have nothing but the most enthusiastic things to say. The education is well rounded as it includes strong academics combined with strong art, music, science, P.E., and language programs, as well as incorporates the entire campus (a nathional historical landmark) in the learning process (Art museum, science museum, spectacular grounds). To address the concerns voiced by another reviewer, yes the lower grades are primarily affluent families, while the upper school has a staggering percent of subsidized students. Cranbrook is by far not 'all white' as submitted by the previous reviewer. The ethnic make up includes boarding students from around the world as well as every ethnic group represented in S.E. Michigan. Cranbrook is preparing my children to compete and co-exist in a global world.
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