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Orion Academy

Orion Academy provides a quality college-preparatory program for secondary students whose academic success is compromised by a neuro cognitive disability such as High Functioning Autism, or NLD (Non-verbal Learning Disorder).
Orion students are bright young people whose potential for success in the world is often unrealized as a result of their disorders.
As a group, these students suffer profound difficulty with information processing and integration. This, coupled with significant social skill problems, often makes it impossible to function and succeed in existing high school programs.
Without the necessary program modifications and social skill training, their future has been uncertain.
Orion Academy offers these students an academic curriculum that is challenging and structured, rich in its academic offerings and uniquely tailored to the strengths and needs of our students.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $49,500
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Orion Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

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  • Orion Academy provides a quality college-preparatory program for secondary students whose academic success is compromised by a neuro cognitive disability such as High Functioning Autism, or NLD (Non-verbal Learning Disorder). Orion students are bright young people whose potential for success in the world is often unrealized as a result of their disorders. As a group, these students suffer profound difficulty with information processing and integration. This, coupled with significant social skill problems, often makes it impossible to function and succeed in existing high school programs. Without the necessary program modifications and social skill training, their future has been uncertain. Orion Academy offers these students an academic curriculum that is challenging and structured, rich in its academic offerings and uniquely tailored to the strengths and needs of our students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Orion Academy cost?
Orion Academy's tuition is approximately $49,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Orion Academy?
The application deadline for Orion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Orion Academy located?
Orion Academy is located in the Monument Corridor neighborhood of Concord, CA.

School Reviews

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Orion Academy has been a fulfilling and rewarding place to be a part of for the last 7 years. As both a faculty member and parent of a young child, I would be more than happy to continue to call Orion home and a great community to be a part of. Over the years I have seen so many students thrive when many odds were against them due to the supportive staff and clinical approach I have not seen anywhere else.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $49,500
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Concord, CA is $13,116 for elementary schools and $23,800 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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