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Southwood School

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Bridgeville, PA

311 Station St, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 special education schools in Bridgeville

In Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, Southwood School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
36
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    40’13–1430’15–1632’19–2036’21–2236’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    11
    43
    51
    63
    75
    84
    94
    107
    112
    126

    Student body

    White83%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Southwood School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Southwood School

    What grades does Southwood School serve?

    Southwood School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Southwood School?

    About 36 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Southwood School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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