Wayside Academy vs. Brandon School & Residental Treatment
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Wayside is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of quality and integrity in providing cutting edge education for youth which continue to struggle emotionally and academically.
Through partnerships with family/guardians, certified special educators and licensed clinicians, Wayside Academy effectively addresses the complex needs of youth.
Wayside Academy has demonstrated a strong success rate with MCAS achievement, stabilization of the learning process, credit acceleration, much improved student self esteem and commitment to learning.
Our success comes through a blend of family support, emphasis on strength in social pragmatics, and strong educational services for building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and communities.
Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center provides exceptional services for male students with emotional and behavioral health needs and learning difficulties.
In addition, Brandon is a leader in the development of services for boys involved in dangerous or reckless firesetting behavior.
Grades Offered
7-12
5-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Specific Learning Impairments, Non Verbal Learning Disabilities
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Year Founded
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1966
Students Body
Total Students
25 students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-boys
% Students of Color
28%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
1
4
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
3
11
Grade 10 Students
7
7
Grade 11 Students
7
11
Grade 12 Students
2
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
9 teachers
Average Class Size
7
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Phillip Ekberg Principal, Special Education Director
Rebecca Porter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
2