Spectrum Center

6325 Camden St, Oakland, CA, 94605-0946
Tel: (510)729-6384
Grades: NS | 90 students
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Spectrum Center Programs was founded in 1975 by Ernie Wing and Mary Lessa, two young teachers who had a vision for creating a school based upon the principals of behavior analysis and a belief that they could make a difference in the lives of children. Their first “school” was started in the humblest of locations, a “classroom” located in a garage in downtown Oakland. Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975. Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school.

School Overview:
Spectrum Center
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students 90 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 67% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

Spectrum Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool | 0 mi. away
Sts.cyril-louis Bertrand Academy
Gr. K-8 | 0.1 mi. away
Mills College Childrens School
Gr. K-4 | 0.4 mi. away
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Gr. 6-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Dr Herbert Guice Christian Academy
Gr. K-7 | 0.9 mi. away
St Lawrence O'toole School
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away

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