Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children

Grades: Unknown
Student Enrollment: 170

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5 out of 5 | 1 Review

Address
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone
(412) 621-0100

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School Description

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children enrolls 170 students in grade levels that do not adhere into a traditional K-12 system. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $28,588.

School Operational Details

Special Education
Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center

School Days and Hours

School Days Per Year: 182
School Hours Per Day: 7

School Associations

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other association(s) for exceptional children
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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5 out of 5 | 1 Review

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Reviewed by Community Member on March 29, 2011
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my brother in law attended this school many years ago and he has had a marvelously full life. So the family suggested that in lieu of flowers the donations be sent to this school.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 170
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
Full-Time Teachers: 37
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 4.6
Percent Minority Students: 26.5%

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 99 (58.2%)
Females: 71 (41.8%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	39	22.9%
Asian	4	2.4%
Hispanic	2	1.2%
White	125	73.5%

Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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