One John Cooper Drive, TheWoodlands, TX 77381 Telephone: (281) 367-0900 | Toll Free: (800) 295-1162
Fax: (832) 764-5641 or (281) 419-2618 www.johncooper.org | CEEB Code: 446991
Driven by mission The John Cooper School is committed to offering a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. 5 Independent schools are vibrant and diverse communities of students and families. Independent schools foster inclusive, welcoming environments where all families are welcome. The John Cooper School in The Woodlands offers a unique blend of academic, cultural, intellectual, and experiential learning. 3 Independent schools attract and retain specialized teachers and educators . By design, independent school faculty have time built into their day to grant individualized attention to students. They are subject and curriculum experts, teach in their area of expertise, and pursue ongoing professional development. They support and advise their students and their learning needs, providing individualized attention and care to each child. 4 Independent schools offer a well-rounded experience . Independent schools are designed to support a well-rounded student experience. The Woodlands founder, George Mitchell envisioned creating an independent school for this community. The John Cooper school was an important aspect of his planned community. Founded in 1988, The John Cooper School continues to provide high-quality, well-rounded educational experiences, where students can build their strengths in academics, athletics, fine arts, community service, and in leadership. Top 5 Things to Know about Independent Schools Independent schools are unique. Students are known and cared for. Teachers have freedom to create educational experiences that meet a student’s individual needs, without state mandated curriculum, testing or required reading. 1 Parents are partners in their child’s education. Parents can actively engage in the educational journey because independent schools encourage participation and regular interaction between parents, teachers, and students. 2 Independent schools have high academic standards . Independent schools nurture intellectual curiosity, stimulate personal growth, encourage critical thinking, and promote a lifelong love of learning. Our School: Founded in 1988, Cooper is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through 12 college preparatory independent day school in The Wood- lands, Texas, a suburb 35 miles northwest of Houston. The 43-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities which promote collaborative learning. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Cooper is named in honor of Mr. John Cooper, an esteemed Headmaster at Houston’s The Kinkaid School, whose vision guided the inception of The John Cooper School.
College Counseling Services 4 full-time counselors support of the languages spoken by our students: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Japanese. 45% Students are dual citizens, Bilingual, and students of color. In the past 5 years More than 48 Countries Are represented at Cooper. Some 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio 1343/30 Mean SAT & ACT Scores 70% Cooper teachers Have advanced degrees 15+ years Teachers have 15+ years teaching experience, on average $30MCampus upgrades
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117 seniors College Matriculation
100% of graduates attend college Advanced Placement 21 AP courses offered, 93% of students earn a 3 or higher
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