The Pathway School
School Notes Overview:
The Pathway School is a unique institution known for its multi-sensory approach to instruction, utilizing a combination of clinical, behavioral and educational specialists to meet individual learning and behavior needs. Pathway provides a comprehensive program of services for children between the ages of 9 and 21 for whom mainstream public and private school education is insufficient to meet their needs. These youngsters display severe neuropsychiatric disorders and complex learning issues necessitating focused learning environments. The Pathway School develops and implements innovative, quality programs and services that enrich the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Pathway builds the independence of its students in a nurturing and challenging environment that best prepares them for life after Pathway....
School Overview:
The Pathway School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Bilingual School Association Council of Bilingual Education |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool | |
| County | Montgomery County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 170 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 170 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | |
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 |
School Notes:
- The Pathway School is a unique institution known for its multi-sensory approach to instruction, utilizing a combination of clinical, behavioral and educational specialists to meet individual learning and behavior needs. Pathway provides a comprehensive program of services for children between the ages of 9 and 21 for whom mainstream public and private school education is insufficient to meet their needs. These youngsters display severe neuropsychiatric disorders and complex learning issues necessitating focused learning environments. The Pathway School develops and implements innovative, quality programs and services that enrich the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Pathway builds the independence of its students in a nurturing and challenging environment that best prepares them for life after Pathway.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Zumoff tees it up again for Pathway (Montgomery Life)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 01:24:01 pm
Of the many big calls that Marc Zumoff has made over the years on the court as the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, none has been bigger than the one he made off the court 13 years ago when he decided to get involved with The Pathway School in Norristown. - Special aid gets extra $2M in Bernards Township (The Bernardsville News)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 08:06:36 pm
BERNARDS TWP. – While its finances remain tight, the school district is getting a much more generous dose of state aid to help pay the costs of special needs students. - Way to go (The Times Herald)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:32:09 am
WEST NORRITON — The Pathway School honored the Class of 2009 graduates during its 47th commencement ceremony at Westover Country Club on Wednesday. The Pathway School is the oldest “Approved Private School” in Pennsylvania that specializes in the education of students with special needs.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19403) | School Zip (19403) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,595 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,712 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19403) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 78% / 22% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
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View all schools in: Norristown, Montgomery County, Zip 19403
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