Hillsides Education Center vs. The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy
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School Overview
School
Hillsides Education CenterCombined school
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional TherapyCombined school
Top Rankings
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Overview
Hillsides Education Center serves 44 students in grades 3-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Hillsides Education Center is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
From campuses in Pasadena and West Los Angeles, Frostig School provides a rich educational experience for children and teens with complex learning differences. Students in grades 1-12 thrive in a program that addresses their academic, social and emotional needs. Frostig is accredited by the Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges and all completed courses, credits and high school diplomas are recognized by the California Department of Education. Our teachers are credentialed in special education with on-going professional development and/or training for all school staff. There is a low student to teacher ratio (6:1 in Pasadena, 4:1at Frostig School West). Frostig School primarily serves Los Angeles County and offers student transportation.
Grades Offered
3-12
1-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum, attention issues
Year Founded
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1951
Students Body
Total Students
44 students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
1
Grade 3 Students
5
4
Grade 4 Students
1
3
Grade 5 Students
3
6
Grade 6 Students
3
13
Grade 7 Students
1
10
Grade 8 Students
11
11
Grade 9 Students
5
13
Grade 10 Students
5
17
Grade 11 Students
5
16
Grade 12 Students
5
124
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$40,000
Tuition Notes
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Frostig School accepts private students and students who are funded by their public school district.
% on Financial Aid
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10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,500
Acceptance Rate
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75%
Admissions Director
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Jenny Tucker Mottes
Admissions Associate
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Jessica Gatlin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Dances, Drama and Music Productions, Evening with the Fine Arts (in a gallery setting, students show and sell their art), Field Trips, Music and dance lessons, Student Government, Yearbook