Stanbridge Academy

515 E. Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401-0944
Stanbridge Academy is a K-12 school for children with mild to moderate learning disabilities, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The school and staff are dedicated to providing students with small, structured classes, individualized and differentiated instruction following California standards based curriculum. Our education program addresses the whole child, with focus on both academic and social growth. Our unique and effective experiential program utilizes off-campus activities to enhance and complement classroom learning and promotes student personal growth.

Stanbridge students have been diagnosed with learning differences, such as dyslexia, language processing disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other academic and social learning challenges.

School Overview:

Stanbridge Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported http://www.stanbridgeacademy.org/the-typical-stanbridge-student.html
Year Founded 1982
Student Body
Total Students 94 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 6 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(K-8 dress code: Khakis and Polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $31,500
Tuition Notes Financial Aid available
Admissions Associate Susan Coyne
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Afterschool Film Clubs Afterschool Yoga
Basketball Team Cooking Club
LEGO/Games Club Street Hockey Team
Student Choir Student Newspaper
Theatre Club Volunteering/Community Service

School Notes:

  • Highlights of the Stanbridge Academy program: Grades K-12, approximately 100 students; Small Class Size: Maximum of 8 students; California state standard curriculum; WASC accredited; Individualized student learning profiles; Multi-sensory instruction; Experiential program; Speech and language services; Pragmatics instruction; Assistive technology; Resource specialists; Music and art programs; Life Skills and Transition support; After school clubs

  • Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

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Stanbridge Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K | 0.2 mi. away
Russell Bede School
Gr. 2-6 | 0.3 mi. away
Pacific Rim International School
Gr. PK-7 | 0.5 mi. away
Martha Williams School
Gr. 7-12 | 0.6 mi. away
St Matthew's Episcopal Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.7 mi. away

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