Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children
Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (formerly known as Northwest School for Hearing-Impaired Children), a unique Preschool-8 school focused on education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children was founded in 1982.
The method used for teaching hearing-impaired children at NWSFDHH is Signed Exact English. Every word is signed and spoken concurrently.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 44 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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