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Merakey Autism Center Carlisle

898 Waggoners Gap Rd Carlisle, PA 17013

Tel: (717) 249-4525

www.merakey.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Merakey Autism Center Carlisle is a co–ed special education school located in the small city of Carlisle, PA, serving students in grades K through 12.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 teachers.
The student body includes 14% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Merakey Autism Center Carlisle operates as a nonsectarian program without religious affiliation.
As a city–based special education school, it serves families seeking specialized K–12 education in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Merakey Autism Center Carlisle
Kind	2
2	1
3	4
5	1
6	1
7	8
8	3
9	2
10	2
11	1
12	1
Ungraded	4

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Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $8,525 for elementary schools and $8,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).