Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Rutland, VT
88 Park St, Rutland, VT 05701
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Rutland
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
- Serving families in Rutland since at least 2011
In Rutland, Vermont, Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 22% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 19 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of special education schools in Vermont.
- Compared with 10 special education schools in Vermont.
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 Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center
What grades does Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center serve?
Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center?
About 22 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sheldon Academy of Vermont Achievement Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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