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Cherry Gulch

Special education school · Grades 6–9

Emmett, ID

5501 Cherry Gulch Ln, Emmett, ID 83617

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Emmett since at least 2011

In Emmett, Idaho, Cherry Gulch is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 9th grade. About 29 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of special education schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 7 hours, 227 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–9
Students
29
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.8
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
227 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    27’11–1245’13–1447’15–1648’17–1840’19–2036’21–2229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    62
    73
    816
    98

    Student body

    White79%
    Black10%
    Asian10%

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cherry Gulch whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Cherry Gulch

    What grades does Cherry Gulch serve?

    Cherry Gulch serves grades 6–9.

    How many students attend Cherry Gulch?

    About 29 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cherry Gulch?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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