Benhaven Academy
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Wallingford, CT
50 N Plains Hwy, Wallingford, CT 06492
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Wallingford
- Smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Connecticut
In Wallingford, Connecticut, Benhaven Academy is a special education school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 27 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Connecticut. Enrollment is up about 42% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 17 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Benhaven Academy
What grades does Benhaven Academy serve?
Benhaven Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Benhaven Academy?
About 27 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Benhaven Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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