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Desiderata School

333 1st Ave. #3, Longmont, CO, 80501 -

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Desiderata school has been offering successful educational programs for 25 years. Our dedicated, professional Student Sponsors bring many years of experience in education to each new student relationship. Students who attend Desiderata become part of a family that remains in touch long after the presentation of accredited diplomas.

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School Overview:

	Desiderata School
School Type	School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	ADD/ADHD Dyslexia
Year Founded	1982
Student Body
Total Students	49 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
% Students of Color	n/a (CO School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
	Kind - 1 students
	Grade 1 - 1 students
	Grade 2 - 1 students
	Grade 4 - 3 students
	Grade 5 - 1 students
	Grade 6 - 3 students
	Grade 8 - 12 students
	Grade 9 - 4 students
	Grade 10 - 1 students
	Grade 11 - 9 students
	Grade 12 - 13 students

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
Average Class Size	6 students
Number of AP Courses	12 courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7 (National school avg.: 1:13)
School Days in Calendar Year	336 days (CO School Avg.: 175 days)
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours (CO School Avg.: 7 hours)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,000
Tuition Notes	Cost listed is per student per year, for the most intensive program. Other programs are less expensive.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$2,500
Acceptance Rate	90%
Head of School	Larame Spence
Admissions Director	Pandi Spence

School Notes:

Some excellent reasons to choose Desiderata School as the support structure for your student's education: Desiderata's 'B or better' policy insures that students achieve a high level of proficiency in each subject area before moving on. Class size is limited to 8 students, allowing some amount of important socialization, but limiting the level of unnecessary distraction. The quiet country location on 8 forested acres allows students a chance to be active away from the annoyance and possible dangers of city streets. Over 400 different course descriptions ensure that your student has the best possible match between personality/learning style and curriculum.
Profile last updated: 01/11/2012

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About This Zipcode (80501)	School Zip (80501)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	55,486 people	13,797,352 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	33%
Median Household Income	$47,508	$51,240
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (80501) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	63% / 37%	66% / 34%

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Nearby Schools:

Solid Rock Christian School - 12 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
St. John The Baptist Catholic School - 323 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
The Morningside School - 0 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
Longmont Christian School - 384 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
Longmont Academy - 28 students - 1 mi. away - view location

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