South Campus vs. New Connection's Academy
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School Overview
Overview
South Campus in Palatine, IL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 80 students and a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 11 teachers.
Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within its suburban setting.
South Campus is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and other school associations.
The school is located in a large suburb near other private and special education schools in the Palatine area.
New Connections Academy (NCA) is a private therapeutic day school that was founded in 2006 to serve children and adolescents.
New Connections Academy's mission is to integrate school, family and community in order to provide the highest quality academic and therapeutic programs.
These programs are designed to enable students to become successful learners through a sense of belonging, generosity, mastery and independence.
Grades Offered
1-12
1-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
80 students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
2
2
Grade 2 Students
3
4
Grade 3 Students
8
4
Grade 4 Students
5
4
Grade 5 Students
5
7
Grade 6 Students
8
2
Grade 7 Students
6
4
Grade 8 Students
10
9
Grade 9 Students
10
6
Grade 10 Students
10
10
Grade 11 Students
7
10
Grade 12 Students
6
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling