Spectrum Center - Tara Hills (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Spectrum Center–Tara Hills in San Pablo, CA is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 38 students.
Founded in 2025, this suburban private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 8.
The school's student body is 78.72 percent students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment within a suburban community setting.
Spectrum Center offers a summer school program and employs six teachers to support its student population.
As a member of the California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES), the school follows a casual dress code policy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 38 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
1	2
2	2
3	1
4	1
6	8
7	3
9	6
10	8
11	1
12	1
Ungraded	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ASD, ID, ED, SLI, SLD, OHI, MD,

Year Founded

2025

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Students must have an IEP and only applications/ referrals submitted by the school district will be considered for admission.

Source: Verified school update

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