St. Vincent Family Center vs. Bridgeway Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Our goal is to ensure continued success and growth, based on what the child has learned at St. Vincent.
Our staff will work with the child, the childs family and the staff at the new center during the transition time while he or she adjusts to the new environment.
St. Vincents success is centered around an individualized support program that encourages positive behaviors and provides the educational opportunities that each child deserves.
Bridgeway Academy is a nonprofit education center serving children with autism and developmental disabilities.
Founded by speech-language pathologist Abby David and music therapist Erin Nealy in 2005 as Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, the organization`s goal is to help each child reach his or her highest potential.
Bridgeway Academy accomplishes its mission with a centered approach. In collaboration with Bridgeway Therapy Center, we provide the following services in one place: School-Day Educational Services (Preschool Age 21) Life and Vocational Skills Training Transition Services Family Partnership Services/Behavior SupportSummer ProgramBridgeway Therapy Center ServicesSpeech TherapyOccupational TherapyMusic TherapyPhysical TherapyMental HealthClinical ABAAAC Evaluation Center.
Grades Offered
PK-5
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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2005
Students Body
Total Students
73 students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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8
Pre-K Students
11
33
Kindergarten Students
17
9
Grade 1 Students
9
10
Grade 2 Students
7
14
Grade 3 Students
10
12
Grade 4 Students
13
14
Grade 5 Students
6
20
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
-
11
Grade 10 Students
-
11
Grade 11 Students
-
10
Grade 12 Students
-
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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70%
Average Class Size
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7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:2
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$30,000
Tuition Notes
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Annual tuition to attend the school program at Bridgeway Academy ranges from $30,000 – $35,000, with an average annual tuition of $33,380. Bridgeway Academy is an Ohio Department of Education accredited Autism Scholarship Provider which is available to any child aged 3-22 that has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ohio’s Autism Scholarship program currently provides $31,500 per year per child in PARENT DIRECTED FUNDING. The scholarship reimburses Bridgeway Academy monthly and the parent/family is responsible for any amount due above that $31,500. Bridgeway Academy utilizes a program called FACTS to assist with monthly payments which are automatically deducted from the bank account of the family’s choosing and will work with each family on a comfortable payment plan and schedule. Bridgeway Academy does have need-based financial aid assistance available to families that qualify.
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Music Therapy, Musical Theatre, Student Council