Bending Oaks High School
Tel:
(972) 669-0000
- Bending Oaks School was founded in 1985 by a group of teachers who wanted to create a learning environment in which students would look forward to going to class, get more personal attention, achieve higher grades, and interact with other students.
- Our mission is to provide a supportive learning environment which promotes individual growth, an excitement for learning, and the skills to prepare for higher education.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences, OCD, ADD, School Phobia |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 50 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (no uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Parents can choose to pay tuition over 12 months, 10 months, or one semester at a time. We also offer outside funding sources, allowing parents to pay over a longer period of time. A portion of our families receive some type of tuition discount from us. |
School Notes
We often serve students with:
- Mild Learning Differences
- Depression, Anxiety and/or OCD
- Low MotivationGender/Sexuality Issues
- School PhobiaHomework Avoidance Problems
- Social Isolation IssuesTraditional or Online School Failure
- Time consuming after-school activities / appointments
- Desires to make positive changes
- Desires to attend college while in high school
- A need for a fresh start or a soft place to land
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School Reviews
| 5 Our daughter love, love this school! Strong academics, great atmosphere makes our child trill academically and emotionally! Complete opposite experience then previous high school she attended.Bending Oaks High School was excellent choice! - Posted by Parent - Renata C |
| 5 Great school - Great teachers!! I highly recommend Bending Oaks High School for students that want a more personal, creative and fulfilling high school experience. My son thrived during his four years there and it was worth every dollar. - Posted by Parent - chapm |
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