Star Academy
Tel:
(415)456-8727
- At Star Academy, our purpose is to provide a comprehensive, prescriptively planned educational-therapeutic program of the highest standards for children with multiple needs and their families with the goal of fostering progress along normal developmental lines.
- We address each student's cognitive, social-emotional and physical level of functioning including any possible biochemical imbalances which might interfere with optimal functioning and serve as a training resource for staff, community professionals, graduate and undergraduate interns.
- The intent of our school is to provide an intensive academic and therapeutic program in a caring environment with commitment to help each child reach his or her full potential.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 84 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, auditory processing, dysgraphia, executive functioning, social pragmatics, expressive and/or receptive language |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 84 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 19% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Inquire with Director of Admissions |
| Admissions Director | Jaime Craine |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, VolleyballBasketball, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- At Star Academy, our purpose is to provide a comprehensive, prescriptively planned educational-therapeutic program of the highest standards for children with multiple needs and their families with the goal of fostering progress along normal developmental lines. We address each student's cognitive, social-emotional and physical level of functioning including any possible biochemical imbalances which might interfere with optimal functioning and serve as a training resource for staff, community professionals, graduate and undergraduate interns. The intent of our school is to provide an intensive academic and therapeutic program in a caring environment with commitment to help each child reach his or her full potential.
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