School Overview
Birchwood School, located at 214 Sickletown Road in West Nyack, NY, is a specialized educational facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Clarkstown Central School District. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, Birchwood is designed to provide targeted support and alternative programming for students who require a more specialized learning environment. The school focuses on fostering academic growth and emotional development by maintaining smaller class sizes and individualized instruction tailored to the unique needs of its student population.

As part of the broader Clarkstown Central School District network, Birchwood aligns its curriculum with district standards while emphasizing therapeutic and behavioral support systems. The school aims to equip students with the necessary tools to navigate academic challenges and prepare for future transitions, whether that involves returning to a mainstream classroom or moving toward post-secondary success. By offering a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that all students within the district have access to an inclusive and effective education.
66
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
3.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic18
Black5
Asian2
Two or More8
  • White
    33 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (27.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (12.1%)
  • Black
    5 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    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: CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)639-6480
Website: http://www.ccsd.edu
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 13
Grade 26
Grade 35
Grade 45
Grade 53
Grade 62
Grade 74
Grade 86
Grade 96
Grade 1012
Grade 118
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2740.9%
Male3959.1%
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