Green Brook Academy
School Notes Overview:
Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago. "The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission". Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling. Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program. All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society. Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs. The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution. ...
School Overview:
Green Brook Academy |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council for Exceptional Children National Coalition of Girls' Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 | |
| County | Somerset County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 63 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 81% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago. "The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission". Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling. Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program. All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society. Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs. The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution.
- Profile last updated: 02/17/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (08805) | School Zip (08805) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,053 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,634 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 58 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08805) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Pingry School - 1012 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Somerset Christian Academy - 185 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Rutgers Preparatory School - 710 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- An Noor Academy - 196 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- The Midland School - 212 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Bound Brook, Somerset County, Zip 08805
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