Whitney Hall School

1400 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06517-0651
Tel: (203)248-2116
Grades: 1 - 12 | 92 students
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Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Children’s Center of Hamden is Connecticut’s oldest chartered private child-caring agency. The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

School Overview:
Whitney Hall School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 92 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 58% (CT School Avg.: 28%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Children’s Center of Hamden is Connecticut’s oldest chartered private child-caring agency. The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

Nearby Schools:

Whitney Hall School
Gr. 1-12 | 0 mi. away
St Rita Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Salma K Farid Academy
Gr. K-7 | 0.6 mi. away
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.7 mi. away
St Stephen School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Lorraine D Foster Day School
Gr. PK | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Hamden, New Haven County, Zip 06517

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