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The Difference Defined
The Emery Difference is one of the most frequently repeated phrases that describes our school community. More than just a marketing tagline, it is a statement of who we are, what we believe and why we are unique among Houston-area schools. So what is The Emery Difference?
- It's a culture characterized by joy, humor, high energy, informality, and occasional irreverence — all of which help effectuate a seriousness of ethical and academic purpose.
- It's a profound sense of inclusion, connectedness, and community, among and between students and faculty — regardless of individual differences.
- It's an approach to religious and spiritual instruction that exemplifies vigorous pluralism and embraces machloket (literally, respectful disagreement).
- It's a student-centered environment that promotes personal development, yet also inculcates awareness of and commitment to others, including the outside world.
Discover the Emery Difference
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Campus
The Emery/Weiner School is located just outside the 610 Loop in Southwest Houston, near the Texas Medical Center, Meyerland, and Bellaire.Our 17-acre campus encompasses a Middle and High School. Facilities include state-of-the-art Makerspace, science and computer labs, a multi-court gym, outdoor sport court, football field and stadium, weight room, multiple music and art studios, a 500-seat theater, and a black box theater for smaller theatrical productions. -
Faculty
We recruit faculty from at least three nationally renowned conferences each year. In addition to a high number of postgraduate degrees and impressive academic credentials, our faculty have a unique ability to connect with kids. These educators work with students in an intimate learning environment; our student-to-teacher ratio is 9:1. -
Diversity
One of the hallmarks of The Emery Difference is our diversity in all forms. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or identity, or religion. Our geographic diversity includes students from dozens of public and private schools from more than 50 local zip codes. -
Tuition Assistance
More than 35% of our student body receives need-based financial aid, totaling about 1.5 million dollars and reflecting the economic diversity in our community. We are committed to the principle that tuition not be a barrier to enrollment. Students are accepted on a need-blind basis. -
Technology
The Emery/Weiner School is equipped with Clevertouch Screens, LCD projectors, and universal wireless laptop classrooms. Every student has access to a Makerspace, computer labs, 3D printers, and a robotics studio.
"Everyone is accepted for who they are. You can be the starting quarterback and the star of the musical and no one will question it. There are plenty of other great schools in Houston that might be bigger or have been around longer, but they are not as accepting, tolerant, bold and different as Emery/Weiner."
-Pauline Wizig, EWS '13
-Pauline Wizig, EWS '13
Meet the Admissions Team
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The Emery/Weiner School
A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12.
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