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Spectrum Center - Tara Hills

Special education school · Grades 1–12

San Pablo, CA

16330 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of special education schools in California
  • Serving families in San Pablo since at least 2011

In San Pablo, California, Spectrum Center - Tara Hills is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of special education schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
41
Teachers
32 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of special education schools in California (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    70’11–1257’13–1444’15–1634’17–1847’19–2048’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded4
    12
    21
    32
    43
    51
    62
    75
    84
    95
    102
    116
    124

    Student body

    Black46%
    White29%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

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    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Spectrum Center - Tara Hills

    What grades does Spectrum Center - Tara Hills serve?

    Spectrum Center - Tara Hills serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Spectrum Center - Tara Hills?

    About 41 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Spectrum Center - Tara Hills?

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