The Briarwood School
Tel:
(281) 493-1070
The Briarwood School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school for children with learning differences/disabilities designed for children in grades K-12.
We educate the mind and cultivate the spirit, always striving to enhance self-image through academic, physical, emotional, and social growth.
The warmth and vitality that permeates the Briarwood campus is a great asset in providing the students, from throughout Harris and surrounding counties, support and encouragement to learn and develop individual interests and to bridge the gap between their intellectual potential and academic achievement.
We believe every child can learn and every child has the right to be taught in the way that he or she learns best.
The goal of The Briarwood School is to provide an individual learning environment that fosters the total development of each student and builds academic skills, increases motivation, and bolsters self-esteem.
By identifying a child's learning style, remediating weaknesses, and teaching to strengths, Briarwood provides each child with a solid foundation that serves as the basis for future success.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 350 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Briarwood School places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Non-Verbal Learning Disorders, Speech/Language, Processing Disorders |
| Year Founded | 1967 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a |
Student Body
| Total Students | 350 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 23% |
| Admissions Director | Debbie Etheridge |
| Admissions Associate | Brynn Matherne |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Lower School Mustang Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Lower School After School - Mustang Madness (Arts & Crafts, Chess, Coding, Tae Kwon Do, etc.) |
School Notes
- The Briarwood School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school for children with learning differences, especially designed for children in grades K-12. We educate the mind and cultivate the spirit, always striving to enhance self-image through academic, physical, emotional, and social growth. The warmth and vitality that permeates the Briarwood campus is a great asset in providing the students, from throughout Harris and surrounding counties, support and encouragement to learn and develop individual interests and to bridge the gap between their intellectual potential and academic achievement. We believe every child can learn and every child has the right to be taught in the way that he or she learns best. The goal of The Briarwood School is to provide an individual learning environment that fosters the total development of each student and builds academic skills, increases motivation, and bolsters self-esteem. By identifying a child's learning style, remediating weaknesses, and teaching to strengths, Briarwood provides each child with a solid foundation that serves as the basis for future success.
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