School Address: 1800 North Washington Ave Scranton PA 18509
School District: Scranton State School For Deaf
County: Lackawanna County
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The Scranton State School for the Deaf, located at 1800 North Washington Ave in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was established in 1880 to provide specialized education to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Historically, it served students from around the state, offering education from elementary through high school levels with a curriculum adapted to meet the needs of deaf students, including American Sign Language and other communication methods. The school focused on providing a comprehensive educational experience, with additional services such as speech therapy and audiology. It also offered a residential program for students who lived too far to commute daily. In 2009, the state decided to close the campus as a cost-saving measure, and the school operations were transferred to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, with a branch named the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children. The original campus was later acquired by Marywood University. The school played an integral role in the local community and state, providing specialized education and fostering a sense of community and support among deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their families.