Vanderheyden Hall

At Vanderheyden our mission is to provide children, young adults, and families with services that enable and challenge them to care for themselves through a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
We help them develop skills necessary for community living and provide them with opportunities to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence.
Through a variety of experiences we encourage personal growth and freedom to make choices, and be responsible for their choices.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Vanderheyden Hall Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • At Vanderheyden our mission is to provide children, young adults, and families with services that enable and challenge them to care for themselves through a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic environment. We help them develop skills necessary for community living and provide them with opportunities to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence. Through a variety of experiences we encourage personal growth and freedom to make choices, and be responsible for their choices.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Vanderheyden Hall?
The application deadline for Vanderheyden Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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