School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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.
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Cheim School, Inc.?
The application deadline for La Cheim School, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is La Cheim School, Inc. located?
La Cheim School, Inc. is located in the Fairmede Hilltop neighborhood of San Pablo, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Cheim School, Inc. is Salesian High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Canterbury School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Petite Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
3120 Shane Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-5050
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
3891 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-3070
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 44 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
3240 San Pablo Dam Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
801 Park Central St
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-0314
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Catholic
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Baptist
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
3120 Shane Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-5050
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1825 Church Lane
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 233-3080
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Baptist
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
3891 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-3070
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
3240 San Pablo Dam Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
801 Park Central St
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-0314
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1825 Church Lane
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 233-3080
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Montessori School
4555 Hilltop Dr
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-6059
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Location
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Quick Facts
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 480-0660
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 480-0660
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Summit Public School Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Middle College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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