River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Thompson, CT
75 Church St, Thompson, CT 06277
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
- Serving families in Thompson since at least 2011
River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel is a special education school in Thompson, Connecticut, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 36 students and around 5 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 29% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 36
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 18 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 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
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel
What grades does River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel serve?
River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel?
About 36 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River Run Academy at the Susan Wayne CTR of Excel?
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