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La Cheim School (Closed 2014)

1413 F St Portable One
Antioch, CA 94509

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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.

Our goals are to provide an education in a dynamic, structured instructional program; to promote physical health and mental health; to develop vocational instruction and direction; to promote social awareness and to introduce community resources; to establish a sense of community and foster self-esteem; to provide transition planning; to provide each student with academic, social, vocational, health and welfare counseling; and to promote, encourage and set examples of positive, life-giving and practical behavior patterns for students and their families.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-11

Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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. Our goals are to provide an education in a dynamic, structured instructional program; to promote physical health and mental health; to develop vocational instruction and direction; to promote social awareness and to introduce community resources; to establish a sense of community and foster self-esteem; to provide transition planning; to provide each student with academic, social, vocational, health and welfare counseling; and to promote, encourage and set examples of positive, life-giving and practical behavior patterns for students and their families.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for La Cheim School?

The application deadline for La Cheim School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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