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Brown School

Public | K-12 | 589 students |  

PHONE: (502) 485-8216

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546 South 1st St

Louisville, KY 40202

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Brown School, located in Louisville, Kentucky, serves grades K-12 in the Jefferson County Public Schools district. It is among the few public schools in Kentucky to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 10 school community members.

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Posted on Jan 25, 2012
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The Brown school is seriously like home to me. I have been there since the third grade and I have changed as a person since attending the school. The school allows for everyone to be themselves and for students to interact with their fellow classmates, teachers, and their community. The school is not just a school, but a home for many students like myself. The Brown school is unique in the sense that everyone is accepted for themselves, and their is diversity within ethnic groups, religion, politics and other important factors. People are not discriminated for being themselves, but are encouraged to be different and to do what is right. Brown School has opened many doors, and I believe once I step out into the real world that Brown school has allowed for me to put my best foot forward and has prepared me to the best that they can. The pre-college curriculum and involvement with the teachers allow for students to enhance skills that are needed in college. Brown is different because the teachers care, the students want to be there, and we are doing things to change our world.

Posted on Aug 31, 2010
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With the highest test scores in the state, this is an excellent school for parents to consider. My child just graduated with scholarship offers to many schools. The teachers and staff provide a friendly, diverse, and academically challenging environment for students from grades K-12.
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Posted on Apr 26, 2010
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It's the philosophy of the J. Graham Brown School to foster the individuality of each student. They boast the highest test scores in the state on the state assessment. You won't find a school anywhere with a more positive climate. Plus, the teachers are fantastic.
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Posted on Apr 22, 2010
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This school has a loving family atmosphere, lots of racial and ethnic diversity and encourages individual initiative on the part of its students.
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Posted on Mar 21, 2010
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This school has extremely great teachers who care about their students and counselors who will help and motivate the students to do their best work. The school is very diverse with plenty of different groups of kids, but all get along well if you were to put them together. Everyone here is laid-back and will always have your back. This school is a small school with a big heart tha wi'll make you feel at home, and honestly, this school is where I found some of my greatest friends, my greatest education, and the confidence to speak out and be myself.
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Feb 19, 2010
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The Brown is a true gem. I am so thrilled my child has gotten the opportunity to attend school there.
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Posted on Oct 16, 2009
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I have found that Brown is very 'pro-student.' This is not your average school. Parents are allowed to be very involved.....
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Posted on Sep 17, 2009
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Wonderful diverse community!
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Posted on May 26, 2009
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I've always loved this school, and I've been attending classes here for ten years now! The freedom of creativity here is a true gift anyone would enjoy, and everyone's so nice! I cannot believe how other schools are; everyone is so cruel to each other.
--Submitted by a student

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