Shepard School
10 Columba St, Morristown, NJ, 07960-0796 - View a map of this school Map
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Shepard School mission is enhancement of educational and social functioning of each student with an eye toward successful reintegration into public school. This is achieved through a persistent system of positive reinforcement, feedback and support. Many Shepard students are returning to their home school district and performing well. Behavior modification is achieved by stressing the rewards of academic diligence and good conduct via a student ranking system with graduated privileges including athletic, other extracurricular, and community service activities. The Shepard Careers In Education program prepares students with social and employment skills needed for the world outside the classroom. Our students benefit from guidance counseling and a work-study program, which prepares them for life after high school. Our goal is for them to be productive citizens. ...read more  

School Overview:
Shepard School
School Level High school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other association(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Morris County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 130 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 18% 33%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 26 students
Grade 10 - 25 students
Grade 11 - 20 students
Grade 12 - 20 students
Unspecified Grade Placement - 39 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Shepard School mission is enhancement of educational and social functioning of each student with an eye toward successful reintegration into public school. This is achieved through a persistent system of positive reinforcement, feedback and support. Many Shepard students are returning to their home school district and performing well. Behavior modification is achieved by stressing the rewards of academic diligence and good conduct via a student ranking system with graduated privileges including athletic, other extracurricular, and community service activities. The Shepard Careers In Education program prepares students with social and employment skills needed for the world outside the classroom. Our students benefit from guidance counseling and a work-study program, which prepares them for life after high school. Our goal is for them to be productive citizens.
  • Profile last updated: 01/23/2007

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 07960 )
School Zip ( 07960 ) ( NJ ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 43,409 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 58% 36%
Population Average Age 39 years old 36.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $81,621 $57,137
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.4 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 47 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (07960)



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% Owning / % Renting 65% / 35% 61% / 39%
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1. Delbarton School - 542 students - view location
2. Villa Walsh Academy - 249 students - view location
3. Academy Of St. Elizabeth - 234 students - view location
4. Morris Catholic High School - 495 students - view location
5. Oratory Prep School - 247 students - view location
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