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Wordsworth Academy

Pennsylvania Avenue & Camp Hill, Fort Washington, PA, 19034 -

School Notes Overview:

Wordsworth provides a full continuum of mental health and education services for children and adolescents. These services range from outpatient therapy to residential treatment. We are proudly accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) and recognized as a leader in the local behavioral health provider community. The mission of Wordsworth, a not-for-profit institution founded in 1952, is to provide quality Education, Treatment and Care to children and families with special needs. The primary objective is to help each client be successful in their family and community. This is best accomplished by drawing on the strengths and resources of each child and family and developing a vision with reality based outcomes and achievable goals. Wordsworth recognizes and respects the differing cultural beliefs, values, attitudes and expectations of our clients and families. Actively partnering with the family and child, our team of professionals assesses needs and strengths and builds a plan for achievable goals. We can link effective education, treatment and care for optimal positive outcomes. With an array of comprehensive services of varying intensity, we provide the opportunity for continuous improvement. Wordsworth responds to the changing requirements of our community, children, and families. In an environment of mutual respect and understanding, Wordsworth maintains a skilled and dedicated staff to achieve our mission with compassionate care....

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School Overview:

	Wordsworth Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children Other associations(s) for exceptional children Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	235 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 3 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 7 students
	Grade 3 - 14 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 15 students
	Grade 6 - 25 students
	Grade 7 - 18 students
	Grade 8 - 21 students
	Grade 9 - 24 students
	Grade 10 - 31 students
	Grade 11 - 28 students
	Grade 12 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Wordsworth provides a full continuum of mental health and education services for children and adolescents. These services range from outpatient therapy to residential treatment. We are proudly accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) and recognized as a leader in the local behavioral health provider community. The mission of Wordsworth, a not-for-profit institution founded in 1952, is to provide quality Education, Treatment and Care to children and families with special needs. The primary objective is to help each client be successful in their family and community. This is best accomplished by drawing on the strengths and resources of each child and family and developing a vision with reality based outcomes and achievable goals. Wordsworth recognizes and respects the differing cultural beliefs, values, attitudes and expectations of our clients and families. Actively partnering with the family and child, our team of professionals assesses needs and strengths and builds a plan for achievable goals. We can link effective education, treatment and care for optimal positive outcomes. With an array of comprehensive services of varying intensity, we provide the opportunity for continuous improvement. Wordsworth responds to the changing requirements of our community, children, and families. In an environment of mutual respect and understanding, Wordsworth maintains a skilled and dedicated staff to achieve our mission with compassionate care.
Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19034)	School Zip (19034)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,019 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	22%
Population Average Age	43 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$78,311	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	43 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	68% / 32%