Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Pirate
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Interact Club
Arts and Music Programs:
YSU English Festival
School Notes
- We provide an individualized education to students with autism in a safe, state-of-the-art environment designed to empower them to reach their fullest potential in life.
- We serve students from Preschool through 12th grade.
- Our ability to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students from pre-k to 12th grade to grow and develop according to their abilities.
- Integrating quality programs with innovative teaching strategies to develop our students' strong and unique skills.
- Offering our students and families individualized and customized attention.
- Creating an environment of acceptance, dedication, and compassion.
- Forming opportunities for extracurricular and in-school activities that go beyond academics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Potential Development School for Students with Autism offer?
Potential Development School for Students with Autism offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, E-sports and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Potential Development School for Students with Autism?
The application deadline for Potential Development School for Students with Autism is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Potential Development School for Students with Autism located?
Potential Development School for Students with Autism is located in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.
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