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League School

300 Boston Providence Turnpike, Walpole, MA, 02032-0112 -

School Notes Overview:

Lives change at League School, a not-for-profit, day and residential, multi-service agency devoted solely to individuals with Autism/Asperger Spectrum Disorders, since 1966. League School serves students ages 3 to 22 from across the country and around the world. League School practices a holistic developmental and psycho-educational philosophy, which takes into account the needs of the whole child. Looking beyond a disorder or a behavior problem, League School sees the multiple facets of a child’s life—the physical, emotional, social, family, and educational contexts. ...

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School Overview:

	League School
School Type	Special Education School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded	1966
County	Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	90 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	23%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 90 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
Average Class Size	7
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	216 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Lives change at League School, a not-for-profit, day and residential, multi-service agency devoted solely to individuals with Autism/Asperger Spectrum Disorders, since 1966. League School serves students ages 3 to 22 from across the country and around the world. League School practices a holistic developmental and psycho-educational philosophy, which takes into account the needs of the whole child. Looking beyond a disorder or a behavior problem, League School sees the multiple facets of a child’s life—the physical, emotional, social, family, and educational contexts.
Profile last updated: 09/25/2007

In the News:

LIVING TOGETHER WITH AUTISM: Sowing the seeds of learning (The MetroWest Daily News)
posted on June 30, 2009 at 06:09:03 am
During the summer months, parents often search for ways to reinforce skills and lessons their children learn in the classroom. If you are a parent of a child with autism, you understand how important, yet challenging, it can be to find fun ways for your child to practice their skills, including those that teach social interaction and independent living.
Siemens unit gives land to League School (Boston Business Journal)
posted on February 23, 2009 at 07:43:08 pm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has donated a half-acre wooded parcel off the Providence Highway to the League School of Greater Boston, connecting the school’s main campus in Walpole, Mass., with its nearby student residence.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02032)	School Zip (02032)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,842 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	52%	43%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$77,227	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	87% / 13%	58% / 42%