Italian Home For Children
Tel:
(617) 522-2221
Our IHC private day school provides a variety of educationalservices to day and residential students.
The following are services provided by theschool: Highlystructured special education services Individual andsmallgroupinstructionSmall class size Academic focusSpecialized services in reading, speech and occupational therapy.Diagnosticevaluations.Structured, positive behavior management. 8Week Summer School Program Extended Day ProgramAfter school ProgramSchoolVacationProgramInclusion servicesTransition Services.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 34 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Italian Home For Children places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | All: Call for specific information |
| Year Founded | 1919 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 34 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 65% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, SwimmingBaseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Swimming, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Community Athletics, Swimming |
School Notes
- Our IHC private day school provides a varietyofeducationalservices to day and residential students .
- The following are services provided by theschool:Highlystructured special education services Individual andsmallgroupinstruction Small class size Academic focusSpecializedservices inreading, speech, and occupational therapyDiagnosticevaluationsStructured, positive behavior management 8Week SummerSchoolProgram Extended Day Program After school ProgramSchoolVacationProgram Inclusion services Transition Services.
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- NeedhamThe Walker SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: K-8 | 80 students
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80 - LexingtonCotting SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 105 students
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105 - Needham HeightsRiverside SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 7-12 | 11 students
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Needham Heights, MA 02494
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11 - Newton Grades: 4-12 | 95 students
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Newton, MA 02458
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95 - Waltham Grades: 3-12 | 80 students
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Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200 9.4 3-12
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