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Penikese is a small, family-style residential school that emphasizes community, interdependence, and relationship-based, hands-on education for boys who have not been successful in other learning environments. The educational program is tailored to the individual and his behavioral adaptations that have precluded his learning in a traditional classroom.
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Penikese Island School
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | LD, ADHD, BD | |
| Year Founded | 1973 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 9 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
| % Students of Color | 41% (MA School Avg.: 21%) |
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| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 10% | |
| Average Class Size | 4 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 (National school avg.: 1:13) |
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| School Days in Calendar Year | 234 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days) |
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| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours (MA School Avg.: 6 hours) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $93 | |
| Head of School | Toby Lineaweaver | |
| Admissions Director | Pam Brighton | |
School Notes:
- Penikese is a small, family-style residential school that emphasizes community, interdependence, and relationship-based, hands-on education for boys who have not been successful in other learning environments. The educational program is tailored to the individual and his behavioral adaptations that have precluded his learning in a traditional classroom.
- Profile last updated: 07/14/2009
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Penikese Island shutters classroom (Boston Herald)
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| Population (Approximate) | 785 people | 22,017,782 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 68% | 43% |
| Median Household Income | $50,446 | $52,363 |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 55% / 45% | 58% / 42% |
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