Benway School
Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-approved program, grades 1 through 12 (Adult Transitions ages 18-21), for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory, ensuring a high rate of student success.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
900
Average ACT score
20
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Your sending district pays for your tuition.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Your sending district pays for your tuition.
Admissions Director
Danielle Bourne
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Community Service Projects, Cross Fit Training, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Jewerly Making, Movie Club
Club or Organization:
3-D Printing, Coding Club, Film Production, Laser Cutting, MakerSpace, Weight Training
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music, Photography, Woodshop
Club or Organization:
3-D Printing, Coding Club, Film Production, Laser Cutting, MakerSpace, Weight Training
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music, Photography, Woodshop
School Notes
- 21st Century Careers (2017 NAPSEC Award for Innovation and Leadership)
- Transitions Program
- Learners with Autism Program
- Community Based Instruction
- Art Programs
- Music Programs
- Individualized Learning
- Small class size
- Weekly therapy sessions
- Chromebooks
- Z-Space (3-D Augmented Reality Learning)
- Promethean Boards
Source: Verified school update
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