Woods Services
School Notes Overview:
When people join the Woods’ community, they enter a world of new relationships and exciting possibilities. As they become comfortable and secure, they gain the self-confidence and the skills that will support their individual journeys. Home-like residences, challenging educational and vocational programs, diverse program offerings and active family involvement are all key elements that help distinguish Woods Services as a program of excellence. Each day, our clients are given new opportunities to achieve their personal goals. With our support, they accept life’s challenges, and together we celebrate their victories. By building caring relationships and finding creative approaches, we help those we serve gain independence by reaching their full potential. Woods serves people with exceptional needs during all stages of their lives. Whether a child, adult or senior, the focus is always on the individual. Special programs of learning, working and leisure allow each person to enjoy maximum achievement and independence....
School Overview:
Woods Services |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Other | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool | |
| County | Bucks County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 350 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 57% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 350 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- When people join the Woods’ community, they enter a world of new relationships and exciting possibilities. As they become comfortable and secure, they gain the self-confidence and the skills that will support their individual journeys. Home-like residences, challenging educational and vocational programs, diverse program offerings and active family involvement are all key elements that help distinguish Woods Services as a program of excellence. Each day, our clients are given new opportunities to achieve their personal goals. With our support, they accept life’s challenges, and together we celebrate their victories. By building caring relationships and finding creative approaches, we help those we serve gain independence by reaching their full potential. Woods serves people with exceptional needs during all stages of their lives. Whether a child, adult or senior, the focus is always on the individual. Special programs of learning, working and leisure allow each person to enjoy maximum achievement and independence.
- Profile last updated: 02/08/2007
In the News:
- State to join probe of highway death (The Intelligencer)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 08:15:30 am
Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare has joined the investigation into Saturday's death of a 17-year-old Woods Services resident who fell from a highway overpass and dropped into traffic, officials said. - State to join probe of highway death (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 08:09:23 am
A 17-year-old Wood Services resident was killed after he fell from an overpass and was struck by vehicles. - Vehicles strike, kill teen on Rt. 1 (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:11:50 am
A teenage resident of Woods Services died after falling from an overpass and being struck by multiple vehicles. - Public Safety Log (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 05:05:40 pm
Public Safety Log for October 21 - Radnor Benefit to sponsor Woods 20th Golf Classic (The Phoenix)
posted on August 6, 2009 at 01:39:34 pm
Eric Zee, President and CEO of Radnor Benefits Group, Inc, located in Wayne, Pa. announced recently that his company signed on as the Premier Sponsor of the Woods Services Foundation Golf Classic. The Woods Services Foundation Golf Classic, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has raised more than $400,000 to support enhancements to the facilities and programs at Camp Joy, Woods' year round camp ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19047) | School Zip (19047) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,578 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 33 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19047) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Queen Of The Universe Day Center - 33 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Faith Baptist Christian Academy - 88 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Bensalem Baptist School - 258 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Christ The King Christian Academy - 32 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Villa Victoria Academy - 244 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Langhorne, Bucks County, Zip 19047
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