Yale-operated therapeutic junior/senior high in Hamden, CT for SED/OHI students with max 8-student classes and clinician support
Cedarhurst School, operated by Yale University since 1960, is a nonsectarian private therapeutic junior and senior high in Hamden, CT, serving grades 7–12. It supports students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (SED) and Other Health Impairments (OHI) through mainstream and self-contained programs, offering intensive academic instruction and behavioral interventions in classes of eight or fewer.
Each student receives individualized therapy from a clinician, alongside certified special education teachers, a nurse, and licensed clinical social workers. The curriculum focuses on credit completion while developing attention, concentration, and organizational skills. Admissions are rolling, requiring an interview and shadow visit.
With 53 diverse students, the school aims to help students transition back to home districts, graduate, attend college, or enter the workforce. Contact (203) 764-9314 for details.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades7-12
Students53
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1960
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1960 |
| Total Students | 53 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 22 |
Additional Information
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/cedarhurst/calendar |
Contact the school
(203) 764-9314871 Prospect St, Hamden, Connecticut 06517
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