Yellow Breeches Educational Center's program is a collaborative effort to bring a multidisciplinary approach to educating secondary aged students with emotional problems.
Yellow Breeches is a private academic school licensed by the common wealth of Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive, life-altering special education program for secondary school aged students, identified with emotional support needs, who are at risk to fail in the traditional academic setting.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mark Staszko - Founder of YBEC, an advocate for experiential education -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Yellow Breeches Educational Center?
Yellow Breeches Educational Center famous alumni include: Mark Staszko - Founder of YBEC, an advocate for experiential education.
When is the application deadline for Yellow Breeches Educational Center?
The application deadline for Yellow Breeches Educational Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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