Wayside Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 25 students
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wayside Academy
7	1
8	5
9	3
10	7
11	7
12	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Specific Learning Impairments, Non Verbal Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

1977

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Phillip Ekberg Principal, Special Education Director

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

School Notes

Wayside is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of quality and integrity in providing cutting edge education for youth which continue to struggle emotionally and academically.
Through partnerships with family/guardians, certified special educators and licensed clinicians, Wayside Academy effectively addresses the complex needs of youth.
Wayside Academy has demonstrated a strong success rate with MCAS achievement, stabilization of the learning process, credit acceleration, much improved student self esteem and commitment to learning.
Our success comes through a blend of family support, emphasis on strength in social pragmatics, and strong educational services for building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and communities.

School Motto: Empowering children, young adults and families to achieve greater independence and emotional well-being.

Wayside Academy is an approved special education school for young adults, grades 5-12, who require therapeutic support in order to achieve. Wayside Academy also provides a Work Study program so students can generalize their social pragmatics in more realistic situation, yet receiving the coaching, guidance and support for immediate success.

Source: Verified school update

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Wayside Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

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The application deadline for Wayside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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