Stanbridge Academy
Tel:
(650)375-5860
- Stanbridge Academy is a caring, inclusive K-12 school for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication challenges.
- We use an individualized, whole student approach so that students thrive and develop their academic, social, and emotional capabilities to their fullest potential.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 79 students
- Yearly Tuition: $43,950
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Stanbridge Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | http://www.stanbridgeacademy.org/our-students.html |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Each year, Stanbridge offers a variety of summer courses for students in all divisions, including incoming students. Our Summer School program is scheduled in week-long courses in June through July, with each course generally occurring Monday through Friday of the specific week from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some courses may build upon each other in multiple weeks, in which case, students are encouraged to enroll in successive weeklong courses. The Stanbridge Summer Program is open to current and incoming students only. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 79 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $43,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes special assemblies and speakers, overnight experiential trips and day field trips. All classroom supplies, textbooks and yearbooks are also included in this tuition amount. The school also provides counselors, a speech and language pathol |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,700 |
| Admissions Director | Kirsten Gamb |
| Admissions Associate | Chris Myers |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Paddle Tennis, Swimming, VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Paddle Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 20 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: After School Program, Chess Club, Community Service, Cooking Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Gardening Club, Minecraft Club, Student Government, Yearbook Club, Yoga/Mindfulness Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics, Choir, DJ Club, Drama Productions, MakerSpace, Rock Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Dodgeball, Handball, Ping Pong/Table Tennis Team, Swimming Lessons |
School Notes
Highlights of the Stanbridge Academy program:
- Stanbridge's core focus is our academic program, which follows California curriculum standards. Our student-teacher ratio is generally 8:1, allowing for individualized and differentiated instruction.
- Stanbridge is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through June 2025
- Experiential learning is integrated into the program through overnight and day trips as well as on-campus assemblies and activities.
- We provide a comprehensive school experience with electives, afterschool clubs, and sports teams that compete with other schools.
- Transition programs include mainstreaming to public/private schools; preparing our high school students for college; training for the workforce (including student internships at Bay Area businesses); and building independent life skills.
- Tuition includes experiential trips, textbooks, and supples. The school also provides counselors, a speech and language pathologist and a resource specialist to support students as part of the school program.
- We serve students from across the Bay Area. To assist families with longer commutes, shuttle service is available from locations in San Francisco and San Jose. The school also operates shuttles from the San Mateo Caltrain station in the morning and back to the station after school.
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