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Aseltine School

Special education school · Grades 1–12

San Diego, CA

4027 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in California

In San Diego, California, Aseltine School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in California. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
35
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in California (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    31’17–1833’19–2029’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    12
    22
    32
    42
    53
    66
    74
    85
    96
    101
    111
    121

    Student body

    White40%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Black17%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian6%

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    Questions about Aseltine School

    What grades does Aseltine School serve?

    Aseltine School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Aseltine School?

    About 35 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Aseltine School?

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