Gompers 草榴社区 School vs. Accel
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Gompers 草榴社区 School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Accel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Overview
Gompers has been devoted to serving adults and children with disabilities in the Arizona community since 1947.
Gompers 草榴社区 School (GPS) provides a customized academic and life skill education for children with multiple disabilities including: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities. Our instructional program uses research based instructional methods, supported by Assistive Technology and community based instruction, and offers the potential for post-graduation transition into employment training or a Day Training for Adults program.vocational, therapeutic and dental programs and services.
Our mission is to meet the needs of adults and children with disabilities in our community.
ACCEL serves individuals with special needs by providing "research-based" educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs empowering all to live, work, and play successfully in the community.
ACCEL has campuses and satellite programs in Tempe, Phoenix and Buckeye.
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
multiple disabilities including: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities
all
Year Founded
1947
1980
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
1
Grade 1 Students
-
8
Grade 2 Students
-
6
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
1
11
Grade 7 Students
1
22
Grade 9 Students
1
19
Grade 10 Students
1
12
Grade 11 Students
2
18
Grade 12 Students
3
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
95%
Average Class Size
8
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
varies depending upon special education category of eligibility
Admissions Director
Travis Harris
Michelle Rouse
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jessie Bustamante