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Merakey Education Center

1 Kiski Ave Ext Ste 100 Leechburg, PA 15656

Tel: (724) 845-1101

www.merakey.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Merakey Education Center in Leechburg, PA, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 2 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 3 teaching staff.
Merakey Education Center is a nonsectarian private school with 17.65% of its student body representing students of color.
The school operates within a suburban, large locale and provides specialized educational programs for school–age children.
Located near several other private schools within a 10–mile radius, Merakey offers a lower student–teacher ratio compared to nearby options.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 19 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 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Merakey Education Center
2	1
3	1
5	1
6	6
7	2
8	1
9	4
10	1
12	2

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Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Merakey Education Center?

The application deadline for Merakey Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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