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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School
1101 Walpert Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-3729
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Moreau Catholic High School![Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.]( "Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.")
(Catholic)
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School![All Saints Catholic School Photo]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
22870 2nd St
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1910
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Clement Catholic School
(Catholic)
790 Calhoun St
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 538-5885
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 261 students
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission
Special Education School
24823 Soto Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 576-7990
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 576-7990
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students
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