Brook Hill School

What Brook Hill School does

The Brook Hill School is a private, independent Christian day and boarding school located on a 250-acre campus in Bullard, Texas, approximately 1.5 hours east of Dallas. Founded in 1997 by Steve Dement with 31 students in grades 6-8, the school has expanded to serve approximately 850 students across a full PreK-12 grade range, with an international boarding program for grades 8-12 that draws students from over 30 countries including Macedonia, Angola, China, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, and Vietnam. The school operates through a three-school structure (Lower School PreK-5, Middle School 6-8, Upper School 9-12) maintaining a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio with over 60% of faculty holding a master's degree or higher.

The school's product portfolio includes 27 AP and Dual Credit courses, a college guidance program via SCOIR, specialized programs such as the Brook Hill School of Business, LEAP (Learning Enrichment & Academic Potential), and the Academic Center for Excellence. Distinctive facilities include the American Freedom Museum (a Smithsonian-quality teaching museum with 650+ artifacts), the Soules Center for the Arts (700-seat Dement Auditorium & Chapel), Innovation Labs with VR and robotics, the Business Lab, and the Kyle Lake Athletic Center. Technology infrastructure includes Canvas LMS, Veracross SIS, Renweb, Office 365, and Gale Database. The school recorded 346 college acceptances to 140 universities for its 83-member 2025 graduating class.

The school's revenue model is subscription-based tuition: day school tuition ranges from $7,867 (Pre-K 3-day) to $18,748 (Grades 9-12), while comprehensive boarding tuition for grades 8-12 is $61,835 annually including room, board, and activities. Additional revenue streams include enrichment fees ($380-$795), enrollment fees ($450-$530), lunch fees, international student fees ($3,806), and health insurance. Need-based financial aid grants funded through donations offset tuition for qualifying families. The school operates as a nonprofit under a Board of Trustees led by Chairman Steve Dement, with Braxton Brady serving as Head of School since July 2024. Distribution channels include a dedicated admissions team, Veracross application portal, virtual tours, Discovery Days events, and a dedicated Associate Director of Boarding Admissions for international recruitment.

Name

Brook Hill School

Legal name

The Brook Hill School

Website

https://brookhill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Brook Hill School is a private, independent Christian day and boarding school on a 250-acre campus in Bullard, Texas, serving approximately 850 students from PreK through 12th grade, including international boarding students from 30+ countries, with a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• Boarding school program
• K-12 private school
• Christian day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bullard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Day School Tuition: Annual tuition for day students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with fees for enrichment, transportation, and lunch. Tuition varies by grade level from $7,867 (Pre-K 3-day) to $18,748 (Grades 9-12).
2. Boarding Tuition: Comprehensive tuition and board package for grades 8-12 at $61,835 annually, including airport transportation and community activities. Additional fees for international students and health insurance.
3. Fees (Enrollment, Enrichment, Textbooks): New student enrollment fees ($450-$530), grade-specific enrichment fees ($380-$795), and separate textbook purchases for grades 6-12.
4. Financial Aid: Need-based financial aid grants funded through donations, applied toward tuition for qualifying families. Administered through FACTS for domestic and FAST for international families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Brook Hill School is a private, independent Christian day and boarding school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade on a 250-acre campus in Bullard, Texas. It delivers a college-preparatory curriculum with biblical worldview integration, including 27 AP and Dual Credit courses, a residential boarding program for grades 8-12 enrolling students from 30+ countries, and co-curricular athletics and fine arts programs. The school operates a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio with over 60% of faculty holding advanced degrees.

Product overview

Brook Hill School offers a comprehensive private Christian college-preparatory education through a three-school structure: Lower School (Pre-K through 5th Grade), Middle School (6th-8th Grade), and Upper School (9th-12th Grade). The school also operates a Boarding Program for grades 8-12 serving international students. Supporting programs include the LEAP enrichment and support program, Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) for academic assistance, and the School of Business with its innovative Business Lab. The institution features the American Freedom Museum as a unique on-campus teaching museum. The school offers 27 AP and Dual Credit courses, comprehensive athletics and fine arts programs, and a college guidance program. Additional offerings include summer camps, the Guard Shop and Cabin Coffee House (student-operated businesses), and extensive residential life activities for boarding students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Brook Hill School of Business: A business education program offering entrepreneurship, finance, and leadership courses with an Internship and Mentorship Program.
• American Freedom Museum
• The Cabin
• Guard Shop
• Business Lab
• Soules Center for the Arts
• Kyle Lake Athletic Center
• Boarding Village

Products and services

• Lower School (Pre-K through 5th Grade) Comprehensive elementary education program serving Pre-K through 5th grade students, featuring small class sizes, co-curricular specials including art, music, science, innovation labs, Spanish, and library. The program emphasizes individualized attention within a Christian environment.
• Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Middle school program for grades 6-8 emphasizing academic rigor, caring faculty, and Christian worldview integration. Features Socratic teaching method, humanities curriculum, and preparation for upper school coursework.
• Upper School (9th-12th Grade) College-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 offering 27 AP and Dual Credit courses, business education, fine arts, athletics, and Bible curriculum. Features Socratic teaching methodology and biblical worldview integration.
• Boarding School Program Residential boarding program for grades 8-12 serving students from 30+ countries. Features state-of-the-art boarding facilities, 24/7 house parents, weekend activities and trips, and full boarding activity calendar.
• Pre-K & Kindergarten Program Early childhood education program with average class size of 14, full-time aide per class, and 100% certified teachers. Includes phonics programs, hands-on learning, science labs, and public speaking from early ages.
• LEAP Program (Learning Enrichment & Academic Potential) Academic support and enrichment program for lower school students featuring Alphabetic Phonics Curriculum, Take Flight dyslexia intervention, multi-sensory teaching approaches, and enrichment clubs including robotics and Lego.
• Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Academic support center offering time management guidance, study skills workshops, grade monitoring, peer tutoring program, and make-up testing center. Located in the library with group study rooms and collaborative learning technology.
• Brook Hill School of Business Entrepreneurship and finance program featuring a two-year Entrepreneurship Track, two-year Finance Track, Business Lab experiential learning environment, and Internship & Mentorship Program connecting students with business owners and financial advisors.
• American Freedom Museum Teaching museum located in Founder's Hall featuring over 650 artifacts from American military history. Provides curriculum-connected educational experiences across all disciplines for PK-12 students, integrating with history, literature, and social studies coursework.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs offered through Active Network platform, providing various enrichment activities during summer months for students.
• College Guidance Program Comprehensive college preparation service including academic advising, PSAT testing, campus visits beginning in middle school, college representative meetings, individual counseling, application assistance, and scholarship guidance.
• Athletics Program Full athletic program featuring football, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, and cross country at various competition levels.
• Fine Arts Program Visual and performing arts program including Cadet Singers choir, drama, drum line, string orchestra, and visual arts. Culminates in performances at the Soules Center for the Arts featuring the 700-seat Dement Auditorium & Chapel.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)coreOthersBrook Hill is accredited through SACS, a nationally recognized accrediting organization, ensuring academic standards meet established criteria for college preparatory education.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with ACSI provides access to Christian education resources, professional development, and network of Christian schools worldwide.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables offering AP courses and SAT/PSAT testing, supporting college preparation mission.
• National and Texas Associations of College Admission CounselorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supports college guidance program through access to resources, college representatives, and professional development for counselors.
• FACTS Grant & AidcoreOthersThird-party partner for domestic financial aid evaluation, calculating family need based on income, assets, and family circumstances.
• Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST)coreOthersThird-party partner for international student financial aid evaluation, processing applications for families without US tax documentation.
• Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership ensuring religious protections in state law and monitoring TEFA program guidelines. TPSA has worked to ensure religious protections are included in state education law.
• Flik Food ServicesminorOthersOutsourced dining services provider from Manhattan, NY preparing all meals for boarding students including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with multiple entree options.
• Southside BankminorOthersLocal bank partnership allowing boarding students to set up student bank accounts with debit cards at the Bullard branch location.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Kinkaid School: Independent, nonsectarian day school in Houston, Texas, serving grades PreK-12. Comparable to Brook Hill in Texas private K-12 market, college-prep mission, and small-class-size model, though without boarding.
• Baylor School: Private day and boarding school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 6-12 with rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Closest comparable in the day/boarding combination with a faith-tradition heritage, though nonsectarian today.
• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large private Christian K-12 school in Plano, Texas, with college preparatory curriculum and Christian worldview integration. Comparable to Brook Hill in faith-based mission, Texas market, and college-prep orientation.
• All Saints' Episcopal School: Private Episcopal day school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving ages 2 through grade 12 with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable in faith-based affiliation, Texas market, and college-preparatory focus.
• Casady School: Independent Episcopal day school in Oklahoma City serving PreK-12 with college-preparatory focus and individualized instruction. Comparable to Brook Hill in faith-affiliated private K-12 model and college-prep outcomes.
• Cistercian Preparatory School: Independent Catholic day school for boys in Irving, Texas, serving grades 5-12 with rigorous college-prep curriculum and small class sizes. Comparable to Brook Hill in private faith-based K-12 model, small class sizes, and strong college placement.
• The Hockaday School: Independent day school for girls in Dallas, Texas, serving PreK-12 with college-preparatory focus and strong college placement. Comparable in Texas private K-12 market and college-prep orientation, though single-gender.
• TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas: Private college-preparatory day and boarding school in San Antonio, Texas, with a similar faith-based mission, grades 6-12 boarding, and college-prep focus. Directly comparable in operating model to Brook Hill.
• Greenhill School: Independent, nonsectarian day school in Addison, Texas, serving PreK-12 with a college-preparatory focus and small class sizes. Strong comparable in Texas private K-12 market with similar college placement outcomes.
• San Marcos Academy: Private Christian day and boarding school in San Marcos, Texas, serving grades 6-12 with international boarding students. Highly comparable to Brook Hill in mission, boarding model, and Texas-based private Christian positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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