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The Halton School

Special education school · Grades 2–8

Huntersville, NC

11414 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Huntersville
  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

In Huntersville, North Carolina, The Halton School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 32 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
32
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of special education schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    22
    45
    58
    68
    72
    87

    Student body

    White63%
    Black28%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 The Halton School

    What grades does The Halton School serve?

    The Halton School serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend The Halton School?

    About 32 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Halton School?

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

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