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Somerset Hills Learning Institute

1810 Burnt Mills Road, Far Hills, NJ, 07921-0793 -

School Notes Overview:

Somerset Hills Learning Institute is preparing children for more promising lives. With our reliance on education and treatment approaches derived from the science of applied behavior analysis, some of our students will graduate to traditional education settings. Others will graduate into the workforce and independent living. None will be relegated to a bleak and inhumane future. Somerset Hills Learning Institute employs the curriculum proven to teach children the functional skills they need to succeed at home, at play, at school and in the workforce. The Institute delivers a unique blend of science and compassion to meet the needs of each of its students. At Somerset Hills Learning Institute, children with autism are doing what was thought to be impossible just a short time ago. Children once silent and "cold" are speaking with parents and asking for hugs and tickles. Youngsters once thought "joyless" can now be seen skateboarding, taking ballet classes, riding rollercoasters—the same things typically-developing children enjoy. They master academic skills, do chores and participate fully in family activities. They learn to behave appropriately at religious services, in restaurants, and on vacations. Over time, our students acquire all the necessary skills to live and work as productive citizens in their communities....

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School Overview:

	Somerset Hills Learning Institute
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
County	Somerset County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	28 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	36%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
Average Class Size	5
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	208 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate	1%

School Notes:

Somerset Hills Learning Institute is preparing children for more promising lives. With our reliance on education and treatment approaches derived from the science of applied behavior analysis, some of our students will graduate to traditional education settings. Others will graduate into the workforce and independent living. None will be relegated to a bleak and inhumane future. Somerset Hills Learning Institute employs the curriculum proven to teach children the functional skills they need to succeed at home, at play, at school and in the workforce. The Institute delivers a unique blend of science and compassion to meet the needs of each of its students. At Somerset Hills Learning Institute, children with autism are doing what was thought to be impossible just a short time ago. Children once silent and "cold" are speaking with parents and asking for hugs and tickles. Youngsters once thought "joyless" can now be seen skateboarding, taking ballet classes, riding rollercoasters—the same things typically-developing children enjoy. They master academic skills, do chores and participate fully in family activities. They learn to behave appropriately at religious services, in restaurants, and on vacations. Over time, our students acquire all the necessary skills to live and work as productive citizens in their communities.
Profile last updated: 09/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07921)	School Zip (07921)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,896 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	36%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$71,219	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	23 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	62% / 38%