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Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Pittsburgh, PA

200 Linden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
  • Growing: enrollment up 85% since 2017–18

Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 85 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 85% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 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 2–12
Students
85
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 70% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    46’17–1841’19–2031’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    22
    33
    43
    53
    69
    711
    812
    98
    108
    1113
    1213

    Student body

    White94%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt 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 Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt

    What grades does Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt serve?

    Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt?

    About 85 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt?

    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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