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Westmark School

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Encino, CA

5461 Louise Ave, Encino, CA 91316

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Encino
  • One of the 3 largest special education schools in California
  • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Encino since at least 2011

In Encino, California, Westmark School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 217 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
217
Teachers
53.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 79 girls, 138 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 99% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    214’11–12237’15–16234’17–18225’19–20240’21–22217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    210
    310
    412
    515
    619
    736
    824
    919
    1020
    1126
    1226

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Black8%
    Asian6%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Westmark School

    What grades does Westmark School serve?

    Westmark School serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Westmark School?

    About 217 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Westmark School?

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