Pendleton Academies
School Notes Overview:
Pendleton Academies was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization specializing in education and psychiatric treatment for children with the most challenging behavioral, educational, and mental health care needs. We have become well known as one of the most successful and unique education and treatment centers in the nation. Pendleton Academies employs 3 child psychiatrists and over 75 masters and doctorate level professionals, teachers, therapists and educational assistants/direct care staff. In 2005 alone, Pendleton Academies served over 200 boys and girls. During the last demographics survey, the largest percentage of children (66%) were aged 13-18, with 34% aged 6-12....
School Overview:
Pendleton Academies |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1989 | |
| County | Umatilla County, OR | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 52 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 12% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 2 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 66% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 10 | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,500 | |
| Head of School | Mary Moore-Suever | |
| Admissions Director | Dr. Gannett Pitkin | |
School Notes:
- Pendleton Academies is professionally accredited and licensed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), Oregon Department of Education, and the National Association of Accredited Schools.
- We are also accredited by two licensing bodies that ensure compliance with Oregon regulations governing Day and Residential Treatment Services. These include the State of Oregon Department of Health and Human Services, as a provider of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Services, Day Treatment Services, Intensive Treatment Services and the State of Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults and Families to provide supervision of the residential services portion of our boarding school.
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2006
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97801) | School Zip (97801) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,649 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,985 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 48 years old | 36 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (97801) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 61% / 39% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Harris Junior Academy - 39 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
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