Kradwell School

1220 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213-0532
Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including Dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, Asperger's Syndrome, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression. Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating. Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented. We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.

School Overview:

Kradwell School
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia/language-based
Year Founded 1963
Student Body
Total Students 87 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (WI School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 10%
Average Class Size 5 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average ACT score 22
Classroom dress code Casual
(http://www.kradwell.org/)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,995
Tuition Notes Discount rates are available
Admissions Director Leslie Newman
Admissions Associate Mark Bialzik

School Notes:

    • Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including
    • Dyslexia,
    • A.D.D.,
    • A.D.H.D,
    • Asperger's Syndrome,
    • Reactive Attachment Disorder,
    • Anxiety Disorders,
    • Bipolar Disorder and
    • Depression. Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating. Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented. We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.

    Profile last updated: 09/10/2012

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