Opportunity Training Center serves 30 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Opportunity Training Center is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Opportunity Training Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All types
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Students are tuitioned to OTC by their sending SAUs. This is no cost to the parent.
Admissions Director
Paula Perkins
Admissions Associate
Michele Blackstone
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Students must be receiving Special Education services.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Opportunity Training Center offer?
Opportunity Training Center offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
What is Opportunity Training Center's ranking?
Opportunity Training Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Opportunity Training Center?
The application deadline for Opportunity Training Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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