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Orion Academy

350 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, CA, 94556 -

School Notes Overview:

Orion Academy provides a quality college-preparatory program for secondary students whose academic success is compromised by a neuro cognitive disability such as Asperger's syndrome, or NLD (Non-verbal Learning Disorder). Orion students are bright young people whose potential for success in the world is often unrealized as a result of their disorders. As a group, these students suffer profound difficulty with information processing and integration. This, coupled with significant social skill problems, often makes it impossible to function and succeed in existing high school programs. Without the necessary program modifications and social skill training, their future has been uncertain. Orion Academy offers these students an academic curriculum that is challenging and structured, rich in its academic offerings and uniquely tailored to the strengths and needs of our students. ...

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School Overview:

	Orion Academy
School Type	Special Education School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	44 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	41%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 6 students
	Grade 10 - 16 students
	Grade 11 - 12 students
	Grade 12 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Orion Academy provides a quality college-preparatory program for secondary students whose academic success is compromised by a neuro cognitive disability such as Asperger's syndrome, or NLD (Non-verbal Learning Disorder). Orion students are bright young people whose potential for success in the world is often unrealized as a result of their disorders. As a group, these students suffer profound difficulty with information processing and integration. This, coupled with significant social skill problems, often makes it impossible to function and succeed in existing high school programs. Without the necessary program modifications and social skill training, their future has been uncertain. Orion Academy offers these students an academic curriculum that is challenging and structured, rich in its academic offerings and uniquely tailored to the strengths and needs of our students.
Profile last updated: 02/24/2009

In the News:

Program tailored for youths with autistic disorders (Contra Costa Times)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 10:44:53 pm
A college internship in Berkeley and other sites helps students function independently.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94556)	School Zip (94556)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,501 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	72%	32%
Population Average Age	42 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$98,525	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.9 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	85% / 15%	55% / 45%