Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph
Special education school · Grades 2–12
West Hartford, CT
1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in West Hartford
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in West Hartford since at least 2011
Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph is a special education school in West Hartford, Connecticut, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 143 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 143
- Teachers
- 22.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
- International Association of Laboratory Schools
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 Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph
What grades does Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph serve?
Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph?
About 143 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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