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Cedarhurst School

871 Prospect St Hamden, CT 06517

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
The opportunity to thrive is at Cedarhurst.

Student Body

Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Cedarhurst School is a private therapeutic junior and senior high school, serving grades 6-12, operated by Yale University.
  • It offers a structured and supportive learning environment for students identified as SED and OHI. Cedarhurst offers both mainstream programs and self-contained programs for students requiring more intensive, ongoing academic instruction and behavioral interventions.
  • Academic course schedules are tailored to meet the credit requirements of the referring school.
  • Students learn in an atmosphere that fosters attention, concentration, and the organizational skills necessary for academic success.
  • Providing small classes with a maximum of eight students allows students who have failed to adapt to other settings to thrive academically, emotionally and socially in our nurturing environment.
  • A clinician is assigned to each student providing therapeutic interventions and individual meetings as needed.
  • The staff consists of a director, certified special education teachers, a nurse, licensed clinical social workers and other trained support staff.
  • The referral process includes an interview and shadow visit(s) to determine appropriateness for either program.
  • The mission of the Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which adolescents can achieve success.
  • The goal of the mission is to integrate education and therapeutic interventions to assist in the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.
  • Cedarhurst School is a private therapeutic junior and senior high school, serving grades 6-12, operated by Yale University. It offers a structured and supportive learning environment for students identified as SED and OHI. Cedarhurst offers both mainstream programs and self-contained programs for students requiring more intensive, ongoing academic instruction and behavioral interventions. Academic course schedules are tailored to meet the credit requirements of the referring school. Students learn in an atmosphere that fosters attention, concentration, and the organizational skills necessary for academic success. Providing small classes with a maximum of eight students allows students who have failed to adapt to other settings to thrive academically, emotionally and socially in our nurturing environment. A clinician is assigned to each student providing therapeutic interventions and individual meetings as needed. The staff consists of a director, certified special education teachers, a nurse, licensed clinical social workers and other trained support staff. The referral process includes an interview and shadow visit(s) to determine appropriateness for either program. The mission of the Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which adolescents can achieve success. The goal of the mission is to integrate education and therapeutic interventions to assist in the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cedarhurst School?
The application deadline for Cedarhurst School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Cedarhurst School is an excellent alternative program. It meets the students’ academic, behavioral and social/emotional needs. A solid staff of professionals providing guidance and support for the student and family.
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