La Cheim School, Inc.
- La Cheim Schools are non-profit, non-sectarian, non-public schools, serving Special Education students aged 6-21, and specializing in helping children with emotional and behavioral issues that prevent them from succeeding in their home schools.
- Two campuses make up La Cheim Schools -Richmond and Antioch- each of which is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The last review was in February 2003, with our schools earning the most positive accreditation period: six years.
- Each campus is a California Department of Education-certified non-public school and a certified Day Treatment clinic operating as a unified program, with each student receiving three hours of group and milieu-based therapy daily.
- In addition, our MDs, RNs, and mental health specialists collaborate closely to provide medication monitoring, in-program case management, and individual and family therapy in accordance with each students Individualize Education Plan and Treatment Plan.
- La Cheim Schools' mission is to provide a safe, structured learning and therapeutic environment for students with educational, behavioral and emotional needs, affording an opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type | Special Education School |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Student Body
Total Students | 14 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 82% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- La Cheim Schools are non-profit, non-sectarian, non-public schools, serving Special Education students aged 6-21, and specializing in helping children with emotional and behavioral issues that prevent them from succeeding in their home schools. Two campuses make up La Cheim Schools -Richmond and Antioch- each of which is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges . The last review was in February 2003, with our schools earning the most positive accreditation period: six years. Each campus is a California Department of Education-certified non-public school and a certified Day Treatment clinic operating as a unified program, with each student receiving three hours of group and milieu-based therapy daily. In addition, our MDs, RNs, and mental health specialists collaborate closely to provide medication monitoring, in-program case management, and individual and family therapy in accordance with each students Individualize Education Plan and Treatment Plan. La Cheim Schools' mission is to provide a safe, structured learning and therapeutic environment for students with educational, behavioral and emotional needs, affording an opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to La Cheim School, Inc. is A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canterbury School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is La Petite Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Pablo Grades: K-8 | 46 students
0.4 miles
3120 Shane Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-5050 0.4 K-8
46 - San PabloLa Petite AcademyDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 35 students
0.7 miles
3891 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-3070 0.7 PK-K
35 - San PabloA Better Chance School/cal Autism FoundationSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 2-12 | 78 students
1 miles
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500 1 2-12
78 - El SobranteEl Sobrante KinderCareDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 26 students
1 miles
3240 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144 1 NS-PK
26 - San Pablo Grades: NS-8 | 117 students
1.4 miles
1825 Church Lane
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 233-3080 1.4 NS-8
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