Gow School
The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6–12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. Other diagnoses include developmental coordination disorder, auditory processing disorder, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and disorder of written expression. Students may also have attention (ADD or ADHD) or executive function difficulties. Located in South Wales, New York, near Buffalo, New York, United States the school was founded in 1926 by educator Peter Gow, along with insight from his colleague, neurologist Dr. Samuel T. Orton.
| The Gow School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2491 Emery Road South Wales, New York 14139 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42.708809°N 78.582627°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent |
| Established | 1926 |
| Founder | Peter Gow, Jr. |
| CEEB code | 335290 |
| NCES School ID | 00941795 |
| Head of School | John Munro |
| Faculty | 32.3 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 130 (2022–23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Campus | Rural, 100-acre (0.4 km2) |
| Color(s) | Crimson and navy blue |
| Mascot | Raven |
| Accreditation | New York State Association of Independent Schools |
| School fees | $2,500 (bookstore deposit) |
| Tuition | $77,500 (boarding), $57,500 (day) |
| Revenue | $12,450,580 |
| Website | www.gow.org |
In 2020, former students came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct in the late 80's early 90's.
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