St Lucy Day School For Chldrn W Visual Impairment

4251 L St, Philadelphia, PA, 19124-0190
Tel: (215)289-4220
Grades: K - 8 | 25 students
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Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments is a Catholic School that provides spiritual and academic instruction, as well as training in all areas of the expanded core curriculum; thus preparing students for the challenges of life and pursuit of higher education. Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments was begun in Philadelphia in 1955 to meet the religious and educational needs of visually impaired/blind children. At that time, parents had sought to find a Catholic school where their children would receive instruction in the faith, as well as the special education they needed. Finding none, the parents approached Cardinal O'Hara, who was then Archbishop of Philadelphia, and requested that a school be started. Cardinal O'Hara commissioned Bishop McShea, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish, to direct the project. With the cooperation of the Archdiocese, the people of the parish, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and God's blessings, the school was opened, took root and is still flourishing.

School Overview:
St Lucy Day School For Chldrn W Visual Impairment
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1955
Student Body
Total Students 25 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 38% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 2%
Average Class Size 8 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition varies Tuition Assistance Available
% on Financial Aid 60%
Admissions Director Principal

School Notes:

  • Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments is a Catholic School that provides spiritual and academic instruction, as well as training in all areas of the expanded core curriculum; thus preparing students for the challenges of life and pursuit of higher education. Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments was begun in Philadelphia in 1955 to meet the religious and educational needs of visually impaired/blind children. At that time, parents had sought to find a Catholic school where their children would receive instruction in the faith, as well as the special education they needed. Finding none, the parents approached Cardinal O'Hara, who was then Archbishop of Philadelphia, and requested that a school be started. Cardinal O'Hara commissioned Bishop McShea, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish, to direct the project. With the cooperation of the Archdiocese, the people of the parish, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and God's blessings, the school was opened, took root and is still flourishing.

Nearby Schools:

St Lucy Day School For Chldrn W Visual Impairment
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Northeast Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Christ Independent Baptist Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Frankford Friends School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Ascension Of Our Lord School
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away

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