The Henry Viscardi School is a teaching community of students, parents, teachers, staff and volunteers dedicated to empowering students with physical disabilities and health impairments to enable them to be active, independent, self sufficient participants in society.
Viscardi creates supportive and challenging learning environments and integrated community based services where students are treated with dignity and respect.
Serving approximately 184 students, the exceptional staff at Viscardi includes highly trained educators, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, school nurses, psychologists and social workers.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Henry Viscardi School?
The application deadline for Henry Viscardi School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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