Vanderheyden Hall

At Vanderheyden our mission is to provide children, young adults, and families with services that enable and challenge them to care for themselves through a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
We help them develop skills necessary for community living and provide them with opportunities to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence.
Through a variety of experiences we encourage personal growth and freedom to make choices, and be responsible for their choices.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Vanderheyden Hall Student By Grade

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

School Notes

  • At Vanderheyden our mission is to provide children, young adults, and families with services that enable and challenge them to care for themselves through a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic environment. We help them develop skills necessary for community living and provide them with opportunities to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence. Through a variety of experiences we encourage personal growth and freedom to make choices, and be responsible for their choices.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Vanderheyden Hall often compared to?
Vanderheyden Hall is often viewed alongside schools like La Salle Institute by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Vanderheyden Hall?
The application deadline for Vanderheyden Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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