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Cypress School

Special education school · Grades 8–12

Petaluma, CA

3835 Cypress Dr Ste 103, Petaluma, CA 94954

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Petaluma since at least 2011

Cypress School is a special education school in Petaluma, California, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 43 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 209 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
43
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
209 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 26 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    40’11–1255’13–1470’15–1635’17–1825’19–2050’21–2243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded9
    84
    95
    104
    119
    1212

    Student body

    White60%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Black16%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

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    What grades does Cypress School serve?

    Cypress School serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Cypress School?

    About 43 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

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