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Brehm School is an internationally known family-style boarding school for boys and girls, grades 6-12 with complex learning disabilities. Brehm offers a unique holistic program that individually addresses each student’s academic, emotional and social needs. At Brehm, students find success-- go on to college, find fulfilling careers and become successful entrepreneurs.
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Brehm Preparatory
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1982 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 80 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 102 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 20% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 98% | 69% |
| 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 | 5 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 37% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $64,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,600 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Donna Collins | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Richard Ventura | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 2 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Animal Lovers | Art | |
| Biking | Bowling & Billiards | |
| Golf | Outdoor Skills | |
| Paintball | Swimming | |
| Volleyball | ||
School Notes:
- Brehm’s mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities to recognize and achieve their full potential.
- To accomplish this mission, we place high value on:
- Student empowerment
- Integrity
- Strategies for interactive problem-solving
- Ongoing, open communication
- Staff development
- Continuous improvement of programs
- Financial stability
- A safe environment
- Brehm delivers a unique holistic educational program that fulfills the academic, social and emotional needs of each student.
- Brehm's 24/7 school is made up of an extraordinarily dedicated team of:
- Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Dorm Parents
- Recreation Staff
- Psychologists
- Registered Nurses
- Counselors
- Tutors
- LD types supported: dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, aphasia, aspergers, nonverbal learning disorders (NLD), visual processing, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, anxiety disorder, auditory processing disorder, speed of processing disorders, and dysphasia
- School accreditations: The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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