Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a three-step program for students Tk through two years of college. Stepping Stones is proud of its 95% graduation rate and overall GPA of 3.0. Stepping Stones partners with local schools to offer middle and high school sports as well as with the Bureau of Land Management to inspire our younger students to explore and understand their desert. Stepping Stones only works in cooperation with accredited schools and colleges to offer the highest educational programs available. There is no cost to the program for tutoring and counseling services provided.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 88 students
- Yearly Tuition: $100
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Sep. 1
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to moderate
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Cannot distract from the learning environment)
(Cannot distract from the learning environment)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Sep. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Suspension or expulsion is reviewed case-by-case for acceptance into the program.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sharon Erb
School Notes
- Great attitude and ready to learn!
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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