Birchwood School
School Notes Overview:
Focus on challenging academics with a view to establishing the work habits and achievement ethics necessary for high level achievement. Special programming for the gifted learner....
School Overview:
Birchwood School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1984 | |
| County | Cuyahoga County, OH | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 119 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 8 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 33% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Khaki, navy, or black pants with white, forest green, or navy top) |
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This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 182 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,800 | |
| Tuition Notes | Kindergarten: $6,800 plus $400 fees, Grades 1-4: $8,250 plus $600 fees, Grades 5-8: $8,950 plus $700 fees. New student fee for new admissions: $150 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Head of School | Charles W. Debelak | |
| Admissions Director | Donna Parrino | |
School Notes:
- Our mission is To provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility.
- Inspire children to become goal-setters, possessing a positive and productive attitude toward life.
- Develop in children the personal characteristics, habits and values that will enable them to reach their goals.
- Equip each child with an outstanding education, cultivating a strong knowledge with the ability to think analytically.
- Nurture each child's conscience to know the good, love the good, and do the good.
- Profile last updated: 10/26/2009
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posted on June 6, 2009 at 12:13:55 pm
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posted on June 6, 2009 at 11:27:24 am
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posted on May 30, 2009 at 07:18:32 pm
Nathan Christian of Lakewood is a middle school student at Birchwood School. He placed second in his division in the State Bowl of Future Problem Solvers International that was held at Solon High School. The program encourages students to...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (44135) | School Zip (44135) |
(OH) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,561 people | 11,353,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 19% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,597 | $43,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 56 years old | 47 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (44135) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Ascension Elementary School - 221 students - view location
- West Park Lutheran School - 87 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Patrick Elementary School - 359 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- St Vincent De Paul School - 323 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- West Park Discovery World Inc - 95 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
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