National Children's Center

6200 2nd St Nw, Washington, DC, 20011-0202
Tel: (202)722-2319
Grades: 8 - 12 | 40 students
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National Children's Center was founded in 1957 by Hyman S. Paper and a group of his friends who were concerned about the lack of community based services for children with mental retardation and their families. Then known as the Jewish foundation for retarded children, NCC is incorporated in the district of columbia on may 14, 1958. Our board of directors provides the corporate governance of National Children's Center. Our senior management team provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of NCC, which employs more than 450 staff.

School Overview:
National Children's Center
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 40 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 98% (DC School Avg.: 48%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

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