Type
Day
School
The John Cooper School
Siviq Rank#136The Woodlands, TX • Day
Day22 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The John Cooper School is an independent coeducational Pre-K-12 college preparatory day school in The Woodlands, Texas, founded in 1988. The 2025-2026 profile reports 1,374 students, a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, 22 AP courses, mean SAT 1352, mean ACT 30, no class rank, and AP-weighted GPA calculations.
College Counseling
The school lists a Director of College Counseling and four Associate Directors of College Counseling.
Advanced Coursework
Advanced Placement courses are offered to juniors and seniors. Post AP courses include Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Spanish for Professionals, Contemporary Issues in Spanish Speaking Countries, French for Professionals, and Contemporary Issues in the French Speaking World. GOA courses appear on the transcript with a GOA designation and are included in the Cooper cumulative GPA.
Matriculation Notes
616 graduates attending 183 different colleges; 35% in Texas, 60% out of state, 5% international.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
27th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 27% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
12th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 12% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
19th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 19% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
23rd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 23% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
14th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 14% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
- Residential Enrollment
- 0
- Day Enrollment
- 1,374
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 22
- Average SAT
- 1,352
- Average ACT
- 30
Profile
Student Body
- Students of Color
- 47%
- International Students
- 12%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 12%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Cooper does not calculate a class rank.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- A .33 weight is given in the cumulative GPA to AP coursework.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- It is the School’s policy to report discipline violations that result in suspension or expulsion to colleges when that information is requested on the admission application.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$62,612,380
Tax year 2024
Net Income
-$240,353
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$49,400,247
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$35,954
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. Stephen Popp
Head of Upper School
Alexis Wiggins
Director of College Counseling
Laura Schroeder
Associate Director of College Counseling
Christina Butcher
Associate Director of College Counseling
Arturo Carrillo
Associate Director of College Counseling
Sujey Doctoroff
Associate Director of College Counseling
Joseph Lopez
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Laura Schroeder
Associate Director of College Counseling
Christina Butcher
Associate Director of College Counseling
Arturo Carrillo
Associate Director of College Counseling
Sujey Doctoroff
Associate Director of College Counseling
Joseph Lopez
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
Member
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Membership reported in profile.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
446991
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
The John Cooper School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The John Cooper School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 at The John Cooper School.
How many students are enrolled at The John Cooper School?
The current school profile reports about 1,374 students enrolled at The John Cooper School.
What grades does The John Cooper School offer?
The John Cooper School currently reports serving grades K-12.
Where is The John Cooper School located?
The John Cooper School is located in The Woodlands, TX.
Is The John Cooper School a day school or a boarding school?
The John Cooper School is a private school.
Does The John Cooper School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 22 AP courses at The John Cooper School.
How many students receive financial aid at The John Cooper School?
The current school profile says about 12.0% of students at The John Cooper School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for The John Cooper School?
The current school profile highlights Allegheny College as one of the top reported college destinations for The John Cooper School.
Does Cooper calculate class rank?
No. The John Cooper School says it does not calculate class rank.
Do GOA courses count on the transcript and in GPA?
Yes. Global Online Academy courses appear on the transcript with a GOA designation and are included in the Cooper cumulative GPA.
What does the college counseling team look like?
The school lists one Director of College Counseling and four Associate Directors of College Counseling.
How broad are Cooper students’ college destinations?
For the Classes of 2021–2025, 616 graduates attended 183 different colleges. Of those destinations, 35% were in Texas, 60% were out of state, and 5% were international.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_1493864.pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| Additional official source johncooper.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/798/download/download_1493864.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Day Enrollment • Residential Enrollment |
| Cooper at a Glance | The John Cooper School www.johncooper.org/about/cooper-at-a-glance | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Faculty Count |
| College Counseling | The John Cooper School www.johncooper.org/academics/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Grades Served |
| The John Cooper School | Voted Best Private School in The Woodlands www.johncooper.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment • Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Lower School | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/admission/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.johncooper.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| profile_pdf | johncooper.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/798/download/download_1493864.pdf | page_scan |
| Cooper at a Glance | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about/cooper-at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission, Philosophy, & Goals | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about/mission | supplemental_backfill |
| News | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about/news | supplemental_backfill |
| School Profile | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_1493864.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Lower School Curriculum Guide | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_7172221.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Middle School | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_7172274.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Upper School | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_7172303.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| The John Cooper School | Voted Best Private School in The Woodlands | www.johncooper.org | search |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_1493864.pdf | page_scan |
| Head of School Welcome | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| A Brief History | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about/a-brief-history | supplemental_backfill |
| Head of School Welcome | The John Cooper School | www.johncooper.org/about/welcome | supplemental_backfill |
| College Acceptances | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_1479667.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Road Map | www.johncooper.org/ftpimages/798/download/download_5042342.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | johncooper.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/798/download/download_1479667.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | johncooper.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/798/download/download_5042342.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | grades 9-12 |
| Lowest Grade | 0 | K-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | K-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | K-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Founded in 1988, Cooper is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through 12 college preparatory independent day school in The Woodlands, Texas, a Houston suburb. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 1988, Cooper is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through 12 college preparatory independent day school in The Woodlands, Texas, a Houston suburb. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1374 | 1374 Pre-K-12 enrollment |
| Residential Enrollment | 0 | "Cooper is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through 12 college preparatory independent day school." |
| Day Enrollment | 1374 | "Cooper is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through 12 college preparatory independent day school" and "1374 Pre-K-12 enrollment." |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11 | The student to faculty ratio is 11:1. |
| Founded Year | 1988 | Established in 1988 |
| School Leadership | - | Our Leadership: Dr. Stephen Popp, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Our Leadership: Laura Schroeder, Director of College Counseling |
| Accreditations | - | Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 446991 |
| AP Courses | 22 | AP Course Information Classes of 2025 & 2026: 22 Total Number of AP Courses Cooper offers |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | Advanced Placement courses are offered to juniors and seniors. Post AP courses include Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Spanish for Professionals, Contemporary Issues in Spanish Speaking Countries, French for Professionals, and Contemporary Issues in the French Speaking World. GOA courses appear on the transcript with a GOA designation and are included in the Cooper cumulative GPA. | Post AP courses include Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Spanish for Professionals, Contemporary Issues in Spanish Speaking Countries, French for Professionals, and Contemporary Issues in the French Speaking World. Global Online Academy (GOA): The rich and challenging GOA courses offer students an opportunity to extend their learning, and the courses appear on the transcript with a GOA designation. They are included in the Cooper cumulative GPA. |
| Faculty Count | 160 | Faculty : 160 full-time; 71% hold advanced degrees |
| College Counseling Summary | The school lists a Director of College Counseling and four Associate Directors of College Counseling. | Our Leadership: Laura Schroeder, Director of College Counseling; Christina Butcher, Associate Director of College Counseling; Arturo Carrillo, Associate Director of College Counseling; Sujey Doctoroff, Associate Director of College Counseling; Joseph Lopez, Associate Director of College Counseling |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1352 | Standardized Testing, Classes of 2025 & 2026, through June 2025 ... SAT SCORES ... COMBINED ... mean 1352 |
| Average ACT | 30 | Standardized Testing, Classes of 2025 & 2026, through June 2025 ... ACT COMPOSITE ... mean 30 |
| Matriculation Summary | 616 graduates attending 183 different colleges; 35% in Texas, 60% out of state, 5% international. | College Destinations, Classes of 2021-2025: 616 Graduates attending 183 different colleges; 35% in Texas; 60% out of state; 5% international |
| Top Colleges | - | Allegheny College 2; American University; Arizona State University 4; Auburn University 6; Babson College; Barnard College 2; Bates College; Belmont University 4; Boston College 3; Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston University 8; Brigham Young University, Idaho; Brown University 2; Bucknell University; California Institute of Technology; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2; Carleton College; Carnegie Mellon University; Case Western Reserve University 2; Chapman University 2; Clemson University 8; Colby College; Colgate University; College of William and Mary 3; Colorado School of Mines 13; Columbia University in the City of New York; Cornell University 6; Dartmouth College 2; Davidson College 2; DePaul University; Dickinson College; Drexel University 2; Duke University 2; Elon University 3; Emerson College 2; Emory University 6; Florida Gulf Coast University; Florida State University; Fordham University 3; Garden City Community College; George Mason University; George Washington University 8; Georgetown University 2; Georgia Institute of Technology 2; Grinnell College 2; Harvard University; Haverford College; Hofstra University; Howard University; Indiana University, Bloomington 5; Johns Hopkins University 3; Kansas State University; Kenyon College; Lehigh University 3; Louisiana Tech University; Loyola Marymount University; Loyola University Chicago 2; Marquette University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Merrimack College; Mississippi State University; Missouri University of Science and Technology; New York University 8; Nichols College; Northeastern University 10; Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Northwestern University 2; Occidental College; Ohio State University; Ohio Wesleyan University; Oklahoma State University; Pace University; Pennsylvania State University, University Park 2; Pepperdine University; Pomona College 2; Princeton University; Purdue University 10; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rhode Island School of Design 2; Rhodes College 2; Ringling College of Art and Design 2; Rochester Institute of Technology 2; Saint Johns University; San Diego Mesa College; Santa Clara University 2; Savannah College of Art and Design 2; Smith College; South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stanford University; Syracuse University 2; Temple University; Tufts University 2; Tulane University 7; United States Military Academy 2; University of Alabama 3; University of Arizona 3; University of Arkansas 2; University of California, Berkeley 2; University of California, Davis 3; University of California, Irvine 2; University of California, Los Angeles 2; University of California, San Diego; University of California, Santa Barbara 2; University of Chicago 10; University of Colorado, Boulder 2; University of Connecticut; University of Denver 3; University of Florida; University of Georgia 4; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; University of Kentucky; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; University of Miami 12; University of Michigan 6; University of Minnesota, Duluth; University of Mississippi 7; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2; University of Notre Dame 5; University of Oklahoma 4; University of Pennsylvania 6; University of Pittsburgh; University of Puget Sound; University of Richmond; University of Rochester; University of San Francisco; University of South Carolina 2; University of Southern California 10; University of Tampa 2; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Tulsa 3; University of Utah 2; University of Virginia; University of Washington, Seattle 8; University of Wisconsin, Madison 2; University of Wisconsin, Whitewater; Vanderbilt University 5; Villanova University 2; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3; Wake Forest University 4; Washington and Lee University 2; Wellesley College 2; Wheaton College, MA; Williams College; Yale University 2; City, University of London (UK); IE University, Madrid Campus (ES); IE University, Segovia Campus (ES) 2; McGill University (CA) 2; Monash University (AU) 3; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla (MX); Queen’s University (CA) 3; Technical University of Delft (NL); Technische Universitaet Graz (AT); University of British Columbia (CA); University of Edinburgh (UK); University of Glasgow (UK); University of Melbourne (AU) 2; University of St Andrews (UK) 2; University of Toronto (CA) 5; University of Warwick (UK); University of Waterloo (CA); University of Western Australia (AU); Baylor University 21; Blinn College 2; Lamar University; Lone Star College; Odessa College; Rice University 13; Sam Houston State University; Southern Methodist University 13; Southwestern University; St. Edward’s University 3; Texas A & M University, College Station 72; Texas A & M University, Galveston; Texas Christian University 10; Texas State University; Texas Tech University; Trinity University 8; University of Houston 3; University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 2; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Austin 51; University of Texas, Dallas 7; University of Texas, San Antonio |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 47 | 47% of students identify as African American/ Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/South East Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Multiracial |
| International Students | 12 | 12% of students are from one or more of 33 other countries |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 12 | 12% of students receive over $2.1 million in financial aid |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Cooper does not calculate a class rank. | Class Rank and Grades: Cooper does not calculate a class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Cooper does not calculate a class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | A .33 weight is given in the cumulative GPA to AP coursework. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | A .33 weight is given in the cumulative GPA to AP coursework. | A .33 weight is given in the cumulative GPA to AP coursework. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | It is the School’s policy to report discipline violations that result in suspension or expulsion to colleges when that information is requested on the admission application. | Disciplinary Statement: It is the School’s policy to report discipline violations that result in suspension or expulsion to colleges when that information is requested on the admission application. |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_access | limited_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Independent day school; No admit rate or applicant volume reported; Mean SAT 1352 and mean ACT 30; 22 AP courses offered; Post-AP courses offered, including Linear Algebra & Differential Equations and advanced language offerings; GOA courses appear on transcript and are included in cumulative GPA; School defines 'most rigorous' as 6 AP courses by graduation; May 2025 AP results: 280 students took 1021 exams; 92% earned scores of 3 or higher; College counseling office includes 1 Director and 4 Associate Directors; 12% of students are from one or more of 33 other countries; 10% of students are U.S. citizens with multiple citizenship in one or more of 38 other countries; 12% of students receive over $2.1 million in financial aid; 100% of students are admitted to four-year universities; Classes of 2021-2025: 616 graduates attended 183 different colleges; 60% out of state and 5% international |