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Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Pittsburgh, PA

3811 Ohara St Office 169, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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 16 special education schools in Pittsburgh

Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 44 students and around 9 students per teacher. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 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
44
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by grade

    12
    22
    33
    42
    54
    65
    74
    86
    98
    103
    112
    123

    Student body

    White36%
    Two or more races30%
    Black27%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania'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 Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital

    What grades does Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital serve?

    Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital?

    About 44 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Upmc Western Psychiatric Hospital?

    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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