Ny School For The Deaf

555 Knollwood Rd, White Plains, NY, 10603-0106
Tel: (914)949-7310
Grades: PK - 12 | 152 students
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Beginning with the Infant Education Program, the New York School for the Deaf supports parental involvement in the child's education. Career and Transition Services are provided to all students enrolled at the New York School for the Deaf. In the elementary school, activites connected with career education are infused across the curriculum. Beginning at age 14, students in the upper grades receive a range of services in this arena, in keeping with the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Transition services, geared toward helping students to acquire the skills necessary to become productive and contributing members of the society in which they live, are delivered both in the classroom and in the community. Preparation for successful employment is one of the key areas that fall within our realm of responsibility.

School Overview:
Ny School For The Deaf
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 152 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 77% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Beginning with the Infant Education Program, the New York School for the Deaf supports parental involvement in the child's education. Career and Transition Services are provided to all students enrolled at the New York School for the Deaf. In the elementary school, activites connected with career education are infused across the curriculum. Beginning at age 14, students in the upper grades receive a range of services in this arena, in keeping with the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Transition services, geared toward helping students to acquire the skills necessary to become productive and contributing members of the society in which they live, are delivered both in the classroom and in the community. Preparation for successful employment is one of the key areas that fall within our realm of responsibility.

Nearby Schools:

Ny School For The Deaf
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Mohawk Country Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-1 | 1 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Gr. K-9 | 1 mi. away
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester
Gr. K-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Maria Regina High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.7 mi. away
Holy Name Of Jesus
Gr. K-9 | 1.8 mi. away

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