RFK Academy School
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Springfield, MA
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1, Springfield, MA 01105
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Massachusetts
In Springfield, Massachusetts, RFK Academy School is a special education school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Massachusetts. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 216 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 7 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 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Massachusetts (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 22 special education schools in Massachusetts.
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 RFK Academy School
What grades does RFK Academy School serve?
RFK Academy School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend RFK Academy School?
About 11 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at RFK Academy School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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