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The Concept School

1120 E. Street Rd, Westtown, PA, 19395-0193 -

School Notes Overview:

The Concept School is a small, independent, college-preparatory school with an educational program for promising students attending grades 4-12. Our supportive, caring, and dedicated staff provides a structured environment and state accredited curriculum to prepare children for post-secondary programs. Students of average to above average ability participate in small classes with a teacher-student ratio of one to eight. We educate each student according to their identified strengths and interests. The Concept School provides small classes and the support of a close knit community to: guide students in the development of their unique abilities and talents, encourage students to work independently with a personal commitment to academic achievement, offer students the opportunities for the exploration of new ideas and approaches to accomplish their goals. ...

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School Overview:

	The Concept School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 4 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	Mild learning differences
Year Founded	1972
County	Chester County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	58 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	16%
Students by Grade
	Grade 4 - 4 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 6 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 8 - 6 students
	Grade 9 - 9 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
	Grade 11 - 5 students
	Grade 12 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	85%
Average Class Size	4
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* 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	$16,400
Acceptance Rate	60%
Head of School	Lauren Vangieri, Erika Surkin
Admissions Director	Erika Surkin

School Notes:

Middle school students in grades 4-8 follow the curriculum guidelines for the state of Pennsylvania, but are alos enriched with study skills, organization, written expression and an emphasis on reading comprehension for each subject studied. College bound high school students also follow PA standards, as well as participate in a multitude of 1/2 year seminar classes as a bridge to college. The skills taught in middle school continue through secondary classes with an emphasis on critical thinking, understanding themselves as learners, using technology as a tool throughout classes,
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19395)	School Zip (19395)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	22%
Population Average Age	n/a	37 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	68% / 32%