Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)

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Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)

63 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

Stepping Stones School in Waterbury, CT, serves 22 students in grades 8 through 11 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

The school operates as an all鈥揼irls special education program with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 and a teaching staff of 5.

Approximately 60 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity in the suburban Waterbury community.

Stepping Stones School is a member of the National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers and other special emphasis associations.

The school offers specialized education for middle and high school students within the Waterbury area.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 8-11

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School?

The application deadline for Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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