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Garfield Park Academy

Po Box 189, Willingboro, NJ, 08046-0804 -

School Notes Overview:

Garfield Park Academy is a division of the Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. In 1992, known only as The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC), the school opened its doors and began accepting students in the beginning of 1993. Conveniently located in the heart of Willingboro Township in Burlington County, NJ, the Therapeutic Learning Center began with one student and occupied one rented classroom in the Garfield Park Elementary School. Before long, enrollment jumped to 75 and more classrooms were rented from the Willingboro Township School District. We offer a positive and friendly atmosphere where students can learn and advance their education. We believe that our therapeutic program, combined with traditional academics and preparation for college or the vocations enhances the chances of students with emotional and social challenges to succeed in an educational environment and in life. Garfield Park Academy is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as an Alternative School. The Clinic is also approved to operate under the approval of the New Jersey Department of Education....

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School Overview:

	Garfield Park Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Burlington County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	153 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	83%	36%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 12 students
	Grade 4 - 9 students
	Grade 6 - 14 students
	Grade 7 - 14 students
	Grade 9 - 16 students
	Grade 10 - 19 students
	Grade 11 - 20 students
	Grade 12 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Garfield Park Academy is a division of the Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. In 1992, known only as The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC), the school opened its doors and began accepting students in the beginning of 1993. Conveniently located in the heart of Willingboro Township in Burlington County, NJ, the Therapeutic Learning Center began with one student and occupied one rented classroom in the Garfield Park Elementary School. Before long, enrollment jumped to 75 and more classrooms were rented from the Willingboro Township School District. We offer a positive and friendly atmosphere where students can learn and advance their education. We believe that our therapeutic program, combined with traditional academics and preparation for college or the vocations enhances the chances of students with emotional and social challenges to succeed in an educational environment and in life. Garfield Park Academy is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as an Alternative School. The Clinic is also approved to operate under the approval of the New Jersey Department of Education.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

In the News:

Cop's shooting of teen justified (The Trentonian)
posted on August 8, 2009 at 01:18:26 am
MOUNT HOLLY — The shooting of the 15-year-old boy was shocking at the time. On June 7, 2007, an out-of-control “special needs” student armed with scissors threatened staffers and students at the private Garfield Park Academy. Willingboro police were called.
Extra, Extra (Phillyist)
posted on August 7, 2009 at 08:14:28 pm
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Ruling says police shooting justified (Courier-Post)
posted on August 7, 2009 at 10:12:50 am
The state Division of Criminal Justice has supported a finding that a June 2007 police shooting in Willingboro was justified, an official said Thursday.
Officials: Shooting justified (Burlington County Times)
posted on August 7, 2009 at 07:25:59 am
MOUNT HOLLY - A Willingboro police officer who shot a 15-year-old boy armed with scissors outside the Garfield Park Academy two summers ago was cleared of any wrongdoing, authorities announced Thursday.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08046)	School Zip (08046)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	33,008 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	36%
Population Average Age	38 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$60,869	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	92% / 8%	62% / 38%