Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975.
Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school.
We offer a full range of education services for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
Our academic services are designed for students with high cognitive abilities who suffer from emotional and behavioral challenges.
These students generally have good verbal skills and can achieve academic success in the proper environment.
We recognize that academics alone aren't enough. In order to grow and learn, students must be able to manage impulses and behaviors.
That's why we employ a program knows as Second Step Social Skills Curriculum.
This empirically based system teaches social skills, including problem solving, empathy, impulse control, and anger management, helping students create a mental and emotional framework that's conducive to learning.
Our mission is the same as yours—to help students with severe behavioral, emotional, and physical disabilities achieve their highest potential.
That's why we work closely with you to shape our programs and services in ways that meet the distinct needs of your school district and your students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Spectrum Center - Delta ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975.
- Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school.
- We offer a full range of education services for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Our academic services are designed for students with high cognitive abilities who suffer from emotional and behavioral challenges.
- These students generally have good verbal skills and can achieve academic success in the proper environment.
- We recognize that academics alone aren't enough.
- In order to grow and learn, students must be able to manage impulses and behaviors.
- That's why we employ a program knows as Second Step Social Skills Curriculum.
- This empirically based system teaches social skills, including problem solving, empathy, impulse control, and anger management, helping students create a mental and emotional framework that's conducive to learning.
- Our mission is the same as yours—to help students with severe behavioral, emotional, and physical disabilities achieve their highest potential.
- That's why we work closely with you to shape our programs and services in ways that meet the distinct needs of your school district and your students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Spectrum Center - Delta cost?
Spectrum Center - Delta's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Spectrum Center - Delta?
The acceptance rate of Spectrum Center - Delta is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Spectrum Center - Delta's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Spectrum Center - Delta's ranking?
Spectrum Center - Delta ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center - Delta?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center - Delta is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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