Spectrum Center (2026 Profile)

Tel: (415) 861-5806

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Spectrum Center's mission is to provide personalized, evidence based educational services for non-traditional learners in collaboration with families and public school districts.

It's philosophy is believes that all students can succeed academically, behaviorally and socially.

The ultimate goal is to facilitate student's successful transition back into public schools or into adult life after high school completion.

Spectrum engages students in functional age appropriate activities, uses positive reinforcement and interventions for social skills development, and develops an individual transition plan for all students.

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

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?

The application deadline for Spectrum Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Spectrum Center located?

Spectrum Center is located in the Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Lower Haight.

People that viewed Spectrum Center also viewed these schools: A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation, Bayhill High School, Wings Learning Center, Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy and Stanbridge Academy.

The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Spectrum Center is The International School of San Francisco (0.1 miles away)

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School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,392 for elementary schools and $40,296 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).