Perkins School For The Blind

175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA, 02472-0217
Tel: (617)972-7285
Grades: PK - 12 | 166 students
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Perkins School for the Blind is committed to providing education and services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired with or without other disabilities.      Over 200 students populate Perkins' residential and day programs, thriving on the guidance of an exceptional, interdisciplinary team of highly trained teachers, clinicians, residential and support staff.   

School Overview:
Perkins School For The Blind
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported language-based / learning differences
Year Founded 1829
Student Body
Total Students 166 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 2:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 4 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes State approved rates
Admissions Director Christopher Underwood
Admissions Associate Justine Carlone Rines
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Cheering Crew
Swimming Track and Field
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Grousbeck Center for Students and Technology recording studio
internet radio station

School Notes:

    • Committed to developing each child's maximum level of self-reliance and independence, Perkins' staff designs an individualized educational plan for each student.
    • Students from birth to 22 years experience a wide range of skill-building activities, including everything from physical and language therapy to prevocational training and independent living skills. Enrollment options for age-appropriate, academic programs range from ungraded classes to an accredited, traditional high school program. Very few students spend all their school years at Perkins. Most attend Perkins for a few years before or after attending public schools.
    • Perkins' academic program is complemented by participation in group activities such as chorus, plays and horticultural projects in the school's greenhouse and gardens.   if (typeof CONVIO=="undefined"
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    Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
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