About the School
- Spectrum Center, Inc.–mission Valley Campus is a nonsectarian special education school located in suburban Hayward, California, serving 33 students in grades 4 through 12.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 5 teaching staff supporting individualized instruction.
- Approximately 67% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting a diverse suburban community setting.
- offers a specialized education program within a suburban locale, distinct from nearby general education and faith–based schools.
- Enrollment size and grade span position the school as a small, focused California special education program for middle and high school students.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley Campus is Moreau Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is All Saints Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School At Five Canyons (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 149 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
Catholic
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 26 students
All-boys
913 B St
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 574-7082
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 26 students
All-boys
913 B St
Hayward, CA 94541
(415) 574-7082
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
19300 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 21 students
Christian
19234 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-9235
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 149 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
Catholic
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
26400 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 785-1313
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Montessori School
1914 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 282-8375
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
185 W Harder Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 887-3025
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
26555 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2490 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-5088
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Harder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hayward High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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