Brenau Academy - Gainesville, Georgia/GA

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Brenau Academy

500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501 -

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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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Brenau Academy

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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	135 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	Casual
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	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$11,500	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	10%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$6,500	$18,000
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

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball	Cross Country
Golf	Swimming
Tennis	Track and Field
Volleyball

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