Gersh Academy vs. Ascent School For Individuals With Autism
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School Overview
Overview
Gersh Academy serves 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Gersh Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Ascent is a private, non-profit school for children diagnosed with autism and atypical pervasive developmental disorders.
It provides a full day, 12 month academic and behavioral treatment program to preschool and school age children ranging in age from 3 to 21 years.
Ascent primarily serves children with severe behavioral issues who have experienced failure in the continuum of available public special education settings and who require a high degree of individualized attention and intervention.
Grades Offered
K-12
4-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
121 students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
5
-
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
9
-
Grade 3 Students
10
-
Grade 4 Students
5
2
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
5
2
Grade 7 Students
9
1
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
10
-
Grade 10 Students
4
3
Grade 11 Students
6
1
Grade 12 Students
14
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling