School Overview
The **Regional Day School**, located at 425 Johnston Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a specialized public educational facility operated by the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is designed to provide high-quality, supportive instruction for students with significant disabilities, including those with autism, multiple disabilities, and intensive behavioral or communication needs. The school focuses on creating a structured, therapeutic environment that prioritizes individual educational plans (IEPs) to help students achieve their maximum potential in both academic and life-skill areas.

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to student development. It typically integrates various support services, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, directly into the school day. By maintaining a lower student-to-teacher ratio and employing a staff of specialized educators and clinicians, the Regional Day School aims to foster a safe, inclusive community that prepares students for greater independence and transition into adulthood.
67
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Regional Day School
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic25
Black25
Asian6
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    25 (37.3%)
  • Black
    25 (37.3%)
  • White
    9 (13.4%)
  • Asian
    6 (9.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jersey City Public Schools
Phone: (201)915-6165
Website: http://rds.jcboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Regional Day School
Grade Student Count
Grade 12
Grade 23
Grade 35
Grade 45
Grade 55
Grade 61
Grade 78
Grade 86
Grade 93
Grade 103
Grade 117
Grade 1219
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Regional Day School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1420.9%
Male5379.1%
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