Phyllis L Susser School For Exceptional Children I

Herbert G Birch School, for over 30 years has worked tirelessly to help disadvantaged individuals live their lives with dignity and joy.
Birch provides services for children and adults with mental retardation, autism, severe language deficiencies and emotional disturbance.
We also provide state-of-the-art programs for children affected by abject poverty, malnutrition and homelessness.
Many children come from homes with parents struggling with substance abuse, literacy deficits and AIDS.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 41%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Phyllis L Susser School For Exceptional Children I?
The application deadline for Phyllis L Susser School For Exceptional Children I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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My son is 8 yrs old, who is diagnose with PDD. He is in a special ed class and even though he is in 3rd grade, he has some difficulty and is within 2nd grade level. He also was getting phychotherapy, at one time.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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