Maplebrook School
School Notes Overview:
Maplebrook School is a coeducational boarding and day school for students with learning differences and/or attention deficit disorder (ADD). Founded in 1945 by parents seeking better educational opportunities for their children, the school has grown to be one of the most prominent schools of its kind. Maplebrook is more than strong academics dedicated to the creation and the nurturing of academic, artistic and athletic skills; but also a school devoted to the growth and the guidance of the character of each of our students. Experience has proven that character values such as trust, honesty, respect, citizenship, caring, fairness, faith, and responsibility contribute immensely to the future success of our students and are the backbone of our goal to "Educate the Heart". The Responsibility Increases Self Esteem (RISE) program provides the structure and support to make this possible....
School Overview:
Maplebrook School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Language based, ADHD, central auditory processing, learning differences | |
| Year Founded | 1945 | |
| County | Dutchess County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 117 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 117 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 80% | |
| Average Class Size | 6 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | * 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 |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $52,700 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes room, board, speech & languge services, tutoring | |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |
| Head of School | Donna Konkolics | |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Scully | |
School Notes:
- Maplebrook School is a coeducational boarding and day school for students with learning differences and/or attention deficit disorder (ADD). Founded in 1945 by parents seeking better educational opportunities for their children, the school has grown to be one of the most prominent schools of its kind. Maplebrook is more than strong academics dedicated to the creation and the nurturing of academic, artistic and athletic skills; but also a school devoted to the growth and the guidance of the character of each of our students. Experience has proven that character values such as trust, honesty, respect, citizenship, caring, fairness, faith, and responsibility contribute immensely to the future success of our students and are the backbone of our goal to "Educate the Heart". The Responsibility Increases Self Esteem (RISE) program provides the structure and support to make this possible.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12501) | School Zip (12501) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 2,340 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,482 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Marvelwood School - 164 students - 7.4 mi. away - view location
- Millbrook School - 252 students - 8.5 mi. away - view location
- The Hotchkiss School - 567 students - 8.7 mi. away - view location
- Duane Lake Academy - 9 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Amenia, Dutchess County, Zip 12501
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