K-12 special education school in Houston, TX, specializing in support for Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
The Briarwood School is a specialized K-12 school in Houston, TX, dedicated to supporting students with diagnosed learning differences, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and ADHD. The school's approach focuses on identifying how each child learns best, using intensive instruction to remediate academic weaknesses while leveraging individual strengths to build both academic skills and self-esteem.
The learning environment is characterized by small class sizes, with an average of 8 students per class, ensuring individualized instruction and active participation. Specialized, evidence-based programs emphasize essential skills such as language, reading, fluency, comprehension, time management, and organization. To support the emotional and social well-being of the student body, the school employs two full-time Licensed Professional Counselors and provides a comprehensive guidance program to assist graduates with their transition to post-high school life.
Beyond academics, Briarwood offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including various sports like soccer, swimming, and tennis, as well as clubs such as coding, chess, and theater. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis with a February 20 deadline and offers summer school programs. As a nonsectarian institution, Briarwood also provides financial aid to approximately 23% of its students.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students349
Class Size8:1 ratio
Fin. Aid23% receive aid
Est.1967
DeadlineFeb. 20 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other special emphasis association(s), Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1967 |
| Total Students | 349 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Debbie Etheridge |
| Admissions Associate | Brynn Matherne |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 20 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 23 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaDysgraphiaDyscalculiaADHD
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Middle School Clubs · Upper School Clubs · Arts and Music Programs: · Lower School After School - Mustang Madness (Arts & Crafts · Chess · Coding · Tae Kwon Do · etc.) · Lower School Mustang Choir · Upper School Theater |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · Other special emphasis association(s) · Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | briarwoodschool.org/calendar-events |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in · n/a |
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