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The Daytop Preparatory School

54 W 40th Street, New York, NY, 10018 -

School Notes Overview:

Daytop provides services for those who seek help with life's problems compounded by substance abuse. Over 100,000 individuals have reclaimed their lives with assistance of the program. Daytop is based on the therapeutic community (TC) concept: a highly structured, family environment where positive peer interaction is emphasized. Separate and individualized programs are available for adolescents, adults, and all family members. The staff consists of professionals in the fields of psychology, social work, medicine and education, as well as Daytop graduates who have gone through intensive training and certification in counseling. Daytop Inc. of New York is committed to addressing the substance abuse and life problems of adolescents and adults. Daytop contends that people are the captains of their own destiny and only they can do it, but they cannot do it alone. Positive peer interaction is emphasized in a highly structured familial environment known as a Therapeutic Community. Within this milieu Daytop offers an integrated holistic treatment regime, which is multi-disciplinary in nature. Daytop is committed to returning clients to society as productive, responsible and drug-free citizens. Treatment is provided to all clients without discrimination, including those without adequate financial resources. At all times the dignity, rights and needs of each client are preserved and respected thus reducing the stigma of persons served....

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School Overview:

	The Daytop Preparatory School
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
County	New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	172 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	66%	19%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 3 students
	Grade 9 - 78 students
	Grade 10 - 52 students
	Grade 11 - 18 students
	Grade 12 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	220 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Daytop provides services for those who seek help with life's problems compounded by substance abuse. Over 100,000 individuals have reclaimed their lives with assistance of the program. Daytop is based on the therapeutic community (TC) concept: a highly structured, family environment where positive peer interaction is emphasized. Separate and individualized programs are available for adolescents, adults, and all family members. The staff consists of professionals in the fields of psychology, social work, medicine and education, as well as Daytop graduates who have gone through intensive training and certification in counseling. Daytop Inc. of New York is committed to addressing the substance abuse and life problems of adolescents and adults. Daytop contends that people are the captains of their own destiny and only they can do it, but they cannot do it alone. Positive peer interaction is emphasized in a highly structured familial environment known as a Therapeutic Community. Within this milieu Daytop offers an integrated holistic treatment regime, which is multi-disciplinary in nature. Daytop is committed to returning clients to society as productive, responsible and drug-free citizens. Treatment is provided to all clients without discrimination, including those without adequate financial resources. At all times the dignity, rights and needs of each client are preserved and respected thus reducing the stigma of persons served.
Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10018)	School Zip (10018)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,255 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	32%
Population Average Age	34 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$48,705	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	2.7 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	20% / 80%	41% / 59%