Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Pittsburgh, PA
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Pittsburgh
- Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 136 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. 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 Pre-K–12
- Students
- 136
- Teachers
- 42 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 65 girls, 71 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% 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
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 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 Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
What grades does Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf serve?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
About 136 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
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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