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Chartwell School

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Seaside, CA

2511 Numa Watson Rd, Seaside, CA 93955

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in California
  • One of the 3 largest special education schools in California
  • Growing: enrollment up 139% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Seaside since at least 2011

Chartwell School is a special education school in Seaside, California, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 191 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 139% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
191
Teachers
44.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 88 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 18% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 98% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    80’11–1277’13–1495’15–1673’17–18108’19–20160’21–22191’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11
    26
    35
    410
    526
    624
    723
    826
    916
    1019
    1120
    1215

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Asian6%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Chartwell School

    What grades does Chartwell School serve?

    Chartwell School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Chartwell School?

    About 191 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Chartwell School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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