Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ascent School For Individuals With Autism
About the School
- Ascent is a private, non-profit school for children diagnosed with autism and atypical pervasive developmental disorders.
- It provides a full day, 12 month academic and behavioral treatment program to preschool and school age children ranging in age from 3 to 21 years.
- Ascent primarily serves children with severe behavioral issues who have experienced failure in the continuum of available public special education settings and who require a high degree of individualized attention and intervention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Nancy Shamow, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2004 for contributions in the field of Autism -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ascent School For Individuals With Autism often compared to?
Ascent School For Individuals With Autism is often viewed alongside schools like Gersh Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Ascent School For Individuals With Autism?
Ascent School For Individuals With Autism famous alumni include: Dr. Nancy Shamow, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2004 for contributions in the field of Autism.
When is the application deadline for Ascent School For Individuals With Autism?
The application deadline for Ascent School For Individuals With Autism is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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