Holy Family Specialized Learning

Holy Family Specialized Learning school is a licensed, private academic school for elementary and secondary students in Allegheny and surrounding counties.
Enrollment is based on a referral from the student's home school district.

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Top Rankings

Holy Family Specialized Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1900
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Holy Family Specialized Learning Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no shorts, hoodies

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith, Hope, Love
  • Holy Family Specialized Learning school is a licensed, private academic school for elementary and secondary students in Allegheny and surrounding counties. Enrollment is based on a referral from the student's home school district.
  • If your student was referred to our program, be assured that we are dedicated to helping students overcome their unique academic and behavioral challenges so that they can successfully return to their home school districts. Upon a student`s enrollment in the program, Specialized Learning staff assess his or her skills and academic knowledge and develop an individualized learning plan to help them cultivate constructive behavior, build knowledge and achieve academic success.
  • Each classroom is staffed by a Pennsylvania-certified teacher and a classroom behavior intervention specialist, and class size is limited to 12 or fewer students. Our curriculum is aligned with state standards. Adapted physical education, art and music classes are taught by teachers certified in those subject areas. Technology is integrated into every classroom, and all students are provided with Chromebook laptops to support their online studies.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Family Specialized Learning's ranking?
Holy Family Specialized Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family Specialized Learning?
The application deadline for Holy Family Specialized Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,176 for elementary schools and $18,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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