Spectrum Center

6325 Camden St, Oakland, CA, 94605-0946 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

 
Spectrum Center
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 90 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 67% 37%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 90 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 210 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 01/21/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94605)
School Zip (94605)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,852 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $47,288 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 55 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (94605)


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% Owning / % Renting 62% / 38% 55% / 45%

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