The Mill Creek School
School Notes Overview:
The Mill Creek School is a private alternative secondary program serving adolescents in need of emotional and/or learning support. Most students are referred by their local school districts who provide transportation and cover the tuition. There is a comprehensive and challenging academic program that can be individualized to meet the needs of each student. Students who have experienced difficulties in larger school settings due to issues related to anxiety depression or social adjustment concerns are served. Mill Creek offers a strong visual art and music program along with supportive clinical services....
School Overview:
The Mill Creek School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1970 | |
| County | Philadelphia County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 20 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 100% | |
| Average Class Size | 7 | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * 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 | |
| Admissions Director | Arthur Friedman | |
School Notes:
- Mill Creek is licensed by both the Pa. and NJ. Departments Of Education.
- Creers and transitional services are available to each student.
- Parent education and support groups are offered in the evening.
- Profile last updated: 02/05/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19139) | School Zip (19139) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 43,866 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 11% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $21,329 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19139) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- West Philadelphia Catholic High School - 450 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Lutheran H.s. Of Phila. C/o Ta - 43 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Philadelphia Mennonite High School - 97 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia - 109 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- John W Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School - 629 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Zip 19139
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