Balboa Secondary School
School Notes Overview:
Balboa City School is a private school for average to bright students, 1st-12th grade who are diagnosed with learning disabilities, ADD and/or have poor academic or social skills. Balboa City School utilizes direct instruction, ability grouping in small classes and attention to individual differences. Immediate positive correction on both social and academic performance in a caring, supportive environment is effective in most instances. Our students practice researched based, student survival strategies that enable them to become independent, organized, and self-confident learners. Parents’ and therapists’ input and support are sought, as they are viewed as key players on the student’s learning team. Balboa City School's comprehensive counseling program is an integral component of our program and provides our students with consistency and support on a daily basis. Counselors help the students build self-esteem; develop self-management, advocacy, and communication skills....
School Overview:
Balboa Secondary School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council of Bilingual Education National Association of Laboratory Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | San Diego County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 69 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 18 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 210 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Balboa City School is a private school for average to bright students, 1st-12th grade who are diagnosed with learning disabilities, ADD and/or have poor academic or social skills. Balboa City School utilizes direct instruction, ability grouping in small classes and attention to individual differences. Immediate positive correction on both social and academic performance in a caring, supportive environment is effective in most instances. Our students practice researched based, student survival strategies that enable them to become independent, organized, and self-confident learners. Parents’ and therapists’ input and support are sought, as they are viewed as key players on the student’s learning team. Balboa City School's comprehensive counseling program is an integral component of our program and provides our students with consistency and support on a daily basis. Counselors help the students build self-esteem; develop self-management, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Profile last updated: 02/21/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92101) | School Zip (92101) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,494 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.5 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $23,762 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 2.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92101) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 12% / 88% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Augustine High School - 720 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Crenshaw Booker T Christian School - 44 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace - 731 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Halstrom High School-San Diego - 36 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- University Of Schoolan Diego High School - 1478 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
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