Kids Peace Athlete Center School

5300 Kids Peace Dr Orefield, PA 18069
www.kidspeace.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The Kids Peace Model of Care is a clear, compelling statement of the Kids Peace beliefs and principles that form the foundation of our care and treatment of children, youth and families.
  • It is based on research and practical experience and provides a description to our customers, to the profession and to the community at large of the beliefs and thinking that are the framework, guideline and measurement for all programs and services.
  • The Kids Peace mission is to give hope, help and healing to children facing crisis, and we work very hard to accomplish this from more than 60 sites in 11 states and the District of Columbia.
  • We serve children at all levels of acuity from our one-of-a-kind Children's Hospital, specialized care for boys with sexual disorders, intensive and therapeutic residential programs, juvenile justice facilities, community programs, schools and foster care offices.
  • Our Vision is to be the premier provider of services to help kids facing crisis by offering exemplary programs, operational excellence and leadership that inspires caregivers everywhere.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Kids Peace Athlete Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Grade 12 is largest with 42 students, more than any other grade in Kids Peace Athlete Center School.
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
School Motto
To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them.

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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What is Kids Peace Athlete Center School's ranking?
Kids Peace Athlete Center School 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 Kids Peace Athlete Center School?
The application deadline for Kids Peace Athlete Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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