Brenau Academy

500 Washington Street Se, Gainesville, GA, 30501-0305 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Brenau Academy is not only one of the best-kept secrets among independent secondary schools, but also one of the few that are truly unique,” says headmaster Timothy A. Daniel. “Our founders set out to offer advantages to high school students they could find nowhere else, and over the years, those advantages have helped generations of young women prepare and lead extraordinary lives- academically, professionally, and personally.” The Brenau academic program is designed to nurture open and inquiring minds and to prepare graduates for success in college- and beyond. Through our association with Brenau University, we offer students distinct advantages: they can enroll in college courses while still in secondary school, attend concerts and lectures and make unfettered use of the extensive facilities on our shared campus. All learning styles welcomed: The Brenau Learning Center provides added structure, support, advising and tutoring services for college-bound students with learning disabilities....

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School Overview:

School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Hall County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 59 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 17% 20%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 14 students
Grade 10 - 16 students
Grade 11 - 15 students
Grade 12 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Brenau Academy is not only one of the best-kept secrets among independent secondary schools, but also one of the few that are truly unique,” says headmaster Timothy A. Daniel. “Our founders set out to offer advantages to high school students they could find nowhere else, and over the years, those advantages have helped generations of young women prepare and lead extraordinary lives- academically, professionally, and personally.” The Brenau academic program is designed to nurture open and inquiring minds and to prepare graduates for success in college- and beyond. Through our association with Brenau University, we offer students distinct advantages: they can enroll in college courses while still in secondary school, attend concerts and lectures and make unfettered use of the extensive facilities on our shared campus. All learning styles welcomed: The Brenau Learning Center provides added structure, support, advising and tutoring services for college-bound students with learning disabilities.
  • Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

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About This Zipcode (30501)
Population (Approximate) 29,349 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 21% 21%
Population Average Age 29 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $34,748 $50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 30 years old
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