Cleta Harder Developmental is a part of Help for Brain Injured Children.
H.B.I.C., a non-profit organization has operated continously since 1967 and is vitally concerned with the physical and enviornment condition of the neurologically inpaired child and youth adult.
Seeking to remedy these condition, H.B.I.C. assists in the medical rehabilitation and educational process with the most opportune program available.
H.B.I.C. recognizes that each child is a unique person with their own difficulties in coping with the demands of society and believes that all children should be afforded the opportunity to maxamize their genetic potential.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cleta Harder Developmental School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cleta Harder Developmental School?
The application deadline for Cleta Harder Developmental School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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