Frostig School
Tel: (626)791-1255
- The Frostig School was founded in 1951 and is the oldest school for children with learning disabilities in Sourthern California. The school offers a full range of academic and support services, which are targeted to children with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia and nonverbal learning difficulties), Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. It has WASC accreditation and all completed courses, credits and high school diplomas are recognized by the California Department of Education. All teachers are credentialed in special education with on-going professional development and/or training for all school staff. There is a low student to teacher ratio (6:1). The Frostig School primarily serves Los Angeles County and offers student transportation.
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum, attention issues |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 117 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 48%
State avg.: 43% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50%
|
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $33,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Frostig School accepts private students and students who are funded by their public school district. |
| Admissions Director | Jenny Janetzke |
| Admissions Associate | Jessica Gatlin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Dances, Drama and Music Productions, Evening with the Fine Arts (in a gallery setting, students show and sell their art), Field Trips, Student Government, Yearbook Dances, Field Trips, Yearbook, Drama and Music Productions, Evening with the Fine Arts (in a gallery setting, students show and sell their art), Student Government, |
School Notes
- Social Skills Program for all students
- Transition classes in Career Exploration, Life Skills Training and Post-secondary Planning
- Assistive technology that is available in all settings
- One-to-one laptop and iPad instruction for all students
- Wide range of electives - art, music, drama, film, and 21st Century skills computer instruction
- Peer mediation
- Weekly lessons in the school library
- Five days a week physical education for elementary students
- Participation in competitive sports league for high school students
- Student clubs
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