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Joshua Center Thames Valley

Special education school · Grades 8–12

Norwich, CT

11A Stott Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Norwich
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Norwich, Connecticut, Joshua Center Thames Valley is a special education school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 190 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
22
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
190 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of special education schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 17 special education schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    23’15–1619’17–1822’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    81
    94
    105
    117
    125

    Student body

    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino36%
    Black18%

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    Questions about Joshua Center Thames Valley

    What grades does Joshua Center Thames Valley serve?

    Joshua Center Thames Valley serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Joshua Center Thames Valley?

    About 22 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Joshua Center Thames Valley?

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