The Concept School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
West Chester, PA
1120 E St Road, 1120 E State Road, West Chester, PA 19395
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in West Chester since at least 2011
In West Chester, Pennsylvania, The Concept School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 31 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 184 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 31
- Teachers
- 10.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Concept School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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 The Concept School
What grades does The Concept School serve?
The Concept School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Concept School?
About 31 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Concept 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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