New Haven provides individualized, highly structured, classroom instruction with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.
(New Haven, a Non-Public School for Special Education, is certified by the California Department of Education).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Admissions Department
Application URL
School Notes
- Our students benefit from: * Individualized lesson plans aligned with California state standards. * A 12-to-1 student to special education teacher ratio with a qualified teaching assistant in each classroom. * Strong emphasis on literacy and functional math skills. * Independent living skills instruction and coaching with a focus on: social competence, self-care, housing, financial literacy, cooking, self-advocacy, and play and leisure. * Speech and language and occupational therapy as determined by the individualized education plan team. * Vocational education classes in the construction trades, as well as culinary arts.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Haven Yfs?
The application deadline for New Haven Yfs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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