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School Notes Overview: |
Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of emotional and learning problems. We provide an array of services that meet the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Skilled teacher/counselors, small structured classes, group and individualized curriculum aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, one-to-one tutoring as needed, and college preparatory courses provide a comprehensive approach to meet the diverse needs presented by students. In addition, we offer multi-faceted physical and outdoor education, woodworking, studio art and an intensive school-to-career program. Counseling and non-judgmental, non-punitive problem solving meetings are used to teach decision making as well as problem solving skills, through reflection and discussion. Additionally, the teaching of techniques and strategies to effectively manage anxiety, stress, frustration and anger are threaded throughout the program.
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James F. Farr Academy |
| School Level |
High school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other special emphasis association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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County |
Middlesex County, MA |
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| Total
Students |
28 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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MA )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
31% |
19% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 8 - 2 students | | Grade 9 - 3 students | | Grade 10 - 8 students | | Grade 11 - 10 students | | Grade 12 - 5 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
16 teachers |
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School |
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MA )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:2 |
1:7
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
5 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of emotional and learning problems. We provide an array of services that meet the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Skilled teacher/counselors, small structured classes, group and individualized curriculum aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, one-to-one tutoring as needed, and college preparatory courses provide a comprehensive approach to meet the diverse needs presented by students. In addition, we offer multi-faceted physical and outdoor education, woodworking, studio art and an intensive school-to-career program. Counseling and non-judgmental, non-punitive problem solving meetings are used to teach decision making as well as problem solving skills, through reflection and discussion. Additionally, the teaching of techniques and strategies to effectively manage anxiety, stress, frustration and anger are threaded throughout the program.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
02139 ) |
| School
Zip (
02139 ) |
(
MA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
34,682 people |
6,349,048 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
66% |
43% |
| Population Average
Age |
30 years old |
36.5 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.1 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$44,382 |
$51,535 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
69 years old |
57 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 02139 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02139)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
28% / 72% |
58% / 42% |
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