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Clifford Academy

Special education school · Grades 7–12

East Walpole, MA

399 Lincoln Rd, East Walpole, MA 02081

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

Clifford Academy is a special education school in East Walpole, Massachusetts, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 36 students and around 5 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 216 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
36
Teachers
7.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 13 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
216 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 22 special education schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by grade

    74
    810
    98
    106
    115
    123

    Student body

    White58%
    Two or more races17%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino11%

    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 Clifford Academy

    What grades does Clifford Academy serve?

    Clifford Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Clifford Academy?

    About 36 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Clifford Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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