Spectrum Center, Inc.鈥搈ission Valley Campus is a nonsectarian special education school located in suburban Hayward, California, serving 33 students in grades 4 through 12.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with 5 teaching staff supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 67% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting a diverse suburban community setting.
offers a specialized education program within a suburban locale, distinct from nearby general education and faith鈥揵ased schools.
Enrollment size and grade span position the school as a small, focused California special education program for middle and high school students.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus is Moreau Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is All Saints Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School At Five Canyons (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Moreau Catholic High School ![Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.]( "Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.")
(Catholic)
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Clement Catholic School
(Catholic)
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Moreau Catholic High School ![Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.]( "Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.")
(Catholic)
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Stellar Preparatory High School
All-boys
913 B St
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 574-7082
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 574-7082
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 26 students
Redwood Christian Elementary School ![Redwood Christian Elementary School Photo - Joyful learning starts here!]( "Redwood Christian Elementary School Photo - Joyful learning starts here!")
(Christian)
19300 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sterling West San Francisco Campus
(Christian)
19234 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-9235
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-9235
3.5 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Clement Catholic School
(Catholic)
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
Bayside Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
26400 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 785-1313
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 785-1313
1.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Children's Choice Educare ![Children's Choice Educare Photo - Established in 1983]( "Children's Choice Educare Photo - Established in 1983")
Daycare / Preschool
185 W Harder Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 887-3025
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 887-3025
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
A Joyful Noise Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
26555 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
1.9 miles
Gr: NS | 14 students
2490 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-5088
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-5088
1.9 miles
Gr: NS | 108 students Tuition listed
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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