Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Washington, DC
800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Washington
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Model Secondary School for the Deaf is a special education school in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 101 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 183 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 101
- Teachers
- 70 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 86 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide (1 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Model Secondary School for the Deaf
What grades does Model Secondary School for the Deaf serve?
Model Secondary School for the Deaf serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Model Secondary School for the Deaf?
About 101 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Model Secondary School for the Deaf?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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