Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council

650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-0943
Tel: (650)688-3634
Grades: 2 - 9 | 55 students
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The Esther B. Clark School is a therapeutic day school for elementary, middle and high schools students who have significant learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Located onsite at CHC, the school has a capacity to serve up to 80 full-time students. Candidates for admission are typically referred by local school districts due to the frequency and/or intensity of their behavior and emotional issues. Goal is to instill improved self-management skills and strategies so children can return and participate successfully in community school setting.

School Overview:
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 2 - 9
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities
Year Founded 1980
Student Body
Total Students 55 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $45,079
Tuition Notes Primarily a non-public school accepting referrals from public school districts for children with primary emotional/behavioral disorders. Tuition does not include cost of support services, therapy and medication management services.Private Pay available.
Acceptance Rate 75%
Admissions Associate Maria Araj

School Notes:

  • The Esther B. Clark School offers: Developmental and remedial academics taught be special education credentialed teacher, classroom based behavior management training and skill development, individual, group and family therapy, on-site medication management by MD psychiatrist, directed instruction and guidance in social skill development. 1:4 inter-disciplinary staff to student ratio.

    • Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

Nearby Schools:

Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Gr. 2-9 | 0 mi. away
St Raymond Catholic JK-8 School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.9 mi. away
Sacred Heart Preparatory
Gr. 9-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Menlo School
Gr. 6-12 | 1.1 mi. away
St Joseph Of The Sacred Heart Schools
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away

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