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Overbrook School For The Blind

6333 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19151-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a variety of programs for children of different ages and abilities. The whole school is geared toward supporting students as they grow and learn. Since The Overbrook School for the Blind was founded in 1832 our mission has been to provide all our students, according to their individual needs, with the skills that will give them the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. The mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairment and other challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. The vision of Overbrook School for the Blind is to be a dynamic and responsive educational organization, providing leadership as a local, national and international resource, inspiring individuals with visual impairments and other challenges to achieve their highest potential. ...

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School Overview:

	Overbrook School For The Blind
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	191 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	52%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 47 students
	Grade 6 - 3 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 9 - 13 students
	Grade 10 - 9 students
	Grade 11 - 5 students
	Grade 12 - 13 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 99 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	48 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a variety of programs for children of different ages and abilities. The whole school is geared toward supporting students as they grow and learn. Since The Overbrook School for the Blind was founded in 1832 our mission has been to provide all our students, according to their individual needs, with the skills that will give them the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. The mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairment and other challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. The vision of Overbrook School for the Blind is to be a dynamic and responsive educational organization, providing leadership as a local, national and international resource, inspiring individuals with visual impairments and other challenges to achieve their highest potential.
Profile last updated: 01/08/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19151)	School Zip (19151)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,255 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$33,840	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	66 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	68% / 32%