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Brenau Academy
500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (770)534-6243

It is never too early to begin encouraging young women to discover their own extraordinary lives. That's especially true at Brenau Academy, located on the grounds of Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. Academy students come from across the U.S. and around the world eager to learn, grow and prepare. Along the way, they discover something extraordinary: themselves.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1928 1900
Campus Size 60 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 60 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 31% 18%
Percent International Students 16% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 11 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 72% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $50 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $25,400 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $11,500 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 10% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,500 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Laura Nicholson
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 7 13


BasketballCross Country
GolfSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 11 23
 
 
Athletic ProgramsBeta Club
CheerleadingCommunity Service Activities
Key ClubMetamorphosis
PublicationsSEA (Environmental) Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government
Yearbook 
School Notes:
  • The Academy serves determined young women in grades 9-12 and post-graduate who seek to expand their horizons, reach higher standards, and place importance on their future place in society. As a part of the Brenau University system, our students have the opportunity to participate in college courses, lectures, artists' series, and events that no other traditional school can offer.
  • With our place on the historic campus of Brenau University, the Academy has close proximity with the North Georgia Mountains and the small-town feel of Gainesville, Georgia. The city of Atlanta, only forty-five minutes away, offers opportunities for field trips, plays, and exhibits that can enhance cultural understanding and broaden a world-view.
  • Brenau Academy strives to equip young women with the knowledge needed to start their journey into today's society.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: SACS
  • Profile last updated: 09/25/2008
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