Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School
About the School
- Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School in Canton, CT, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 12 in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 14 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with three full–time teachers.
- Founded in 2000, the school provides education tailored to high school students within Canton Valley's suburban setting.
- ~fresh Start School operates as a co–educational program without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School?
The application deadline for Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School located?
Focus Center For Autism~fresh Start School is located in the Canton Valley neighborhood of Canton, CT.
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