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
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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1 review for Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
- Reviewed by Community Member on March 29, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - 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: 37.0Full-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
| 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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