Star Academy
Special education school · Grades 4–12
San Rafael, CA
4470 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in San Rafael
- Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Rafael since at least 2011
In San Rafael, California, Star Academy is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 37% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 198 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 89
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 198 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 12% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 75% of special education schools in California.
- Compared with 89 special education schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Star Academy
What grades does Star Academy serve?
Star Academy serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend Star Academy?
About 89 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Star Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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