The goal of The Harbor School is to provide an individual learning environment that fosters the total development of each student.
It builds academic skills, increases motivations, and bolsters self-esteem. Harbor provides each child with a solid foundation that serves as the basis for future success.
Harbor begins by establishing an important bond between parent, student, and school. The experience of a Harbor School Education offers a definite advantage in preparing children with disabilities to lead satisfying, productive, and independent lives.
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment dedicated to the vision that individuals with disabling conditions are entitled to a full and meaningful life.
The school seeks to empower each student with skills for life, work, and recreation, believing that every individual possesses the dignity and potential to contribute to a better world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower every student to use their strengths to help one another
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- The goal of The Harbor School is to provide an individual learning environment that fosters the total development of each student.
- It builds academic skills, increases motivations, and bolsters self-esteem.
- Harbor provides each child with a solid foundation that serves as the basis for future success.
- Harbor begins by establishing an important bond between parent, student, and school. The experience of a Harbor School Education offers a definite advantage in preparing children with disabilities to lead satisfying, productive, and independent lives.
- Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment dedicated to the vision that individuals with disabling conditions are entitled to a full and meaningful life.
- The school seeks to empower each student with skills for life, work, and recreation, believing that every individual possesses the dignity and potential to contribute to a better world.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cheryl Hulteen, Special Education Advocate -
- Dennis J. Connelly, Philanthropist -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Harbor School?
Harbor School famous alumni include: Cheryl Hulteen, Special Education Advocate and Dennis J. Connelly, Philanthropist.
What sports does Harbor School offer?
Harbor School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.
When is the application deadline for Harbor School?
The application deadline for Harbor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/9/2024
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