Watson Institute Friendship Academy the
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Pittsburgh, PA
255 S Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Watson Institute Friendship Academy the is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 93 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 182 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
- 93
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 68 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 182 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 61% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% 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 2017–18.
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 Watson Institute Friendship Academy the 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 Watson Institute Friendship Academy the
What grades does Watson Institute Friendship Academy the serve?
Watson Institute Friendship Academy the serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Watson Institute Friendship Academy the?
About 93 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Watson Institute Friendship Academy the?
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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