Whitney Hall School

Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts 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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Whitney Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Whitney Hall School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts 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.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Whitney Hall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,105 for elementary schools and $33,269 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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