Esperanza Therapeutic School vs. Ucan Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Esperanza School is a private, therapeutic day school thataddresses the educational and developmental needs of students age5-21 with mild to severe developmental disabilities, includingemotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays,cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.
Ucan Academy serves 67 students in grades 3-12. The student:teacher of Ucan Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
1-12
3-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild to severe developmental disabilities, including emotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays, cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.
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Year Founded
1969
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Students Body
Total Students
39 students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
3
1
Grade 4 Students
7
1
Grade 5 Students
-
11
Grade 6 Students
6
6
Grade 7 Students
4
5
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
6
15
Grade 10 Students
3
8
Grade 11 Students
4
10
Grade 12 Students
5
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
27%
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Average Class Size
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Stephanie Ong
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