A message from the Head of School
Welcome to Stanbridge Academy, one of the Bay Area’s only dual-accredited K–12 schools for students with learning differences and other special education needs.
At Stanbridge Academy, we believe that every neurodivergent student deserves a school where they can truly belong; a place where their unique strengths are recognized, their challenges are met with expertise and compassion, and they are empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Founded in 1982, Stanbridge Academy is a school for students in grades K–12 who have mild to moderate learning differences and social communication challenges. With a student body of approximately 100, our community is intentionally small so that every student is truly known and supported. Our faculty and staff - including staff counselors, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists - work together to support the whole child, in and out of the classroom.We offer a full complement of arts, athletics, and enrichment programs, as well as a postsecondary transitions program to prepare high school graduates for college, job placement and independent living.
Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is certified by the state Department of Education as a non-public school (NPS) for K-12. You can learn more about all we offer by visiting the website.
What moves me most about this work is witnessing transformation. Students who struggled at previous schools come to Stanbridge and discover what they are capable of. To quote one of our high school graduates who is now finishing his nursing degree “You all helped me in your own ways to change my philosophy on life after I came here, to see that there was more to life than suffering, and that happiness can be found.” I hear stories like this all the time - from students and from parents who tell me that Stanbridge has been a lifesaver for their entire family.
If your child is not yet finding success in their current school, I want you to know there is hope - and we would love to be part of your family's story. I invite you to explore our website, schedule a personal tour of our campus, or join us at an upcoming Open House.
The right environment makes all the difference. I look forward to showing you what that looks like at Stanbridge.
Sincerely,
Julie Smith
Head of School
Sincerely,
At Stanbridge Academy, we believe that every neurodivergent student deserves a school where they can truly belong; a place where their unique strengths are recognized, their challenges are met with expertise and compassion, and they are empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Founded in 1982, Stanbridge Academy is a school for students in grades K–12 who have mild to moderate learning differences and social communication challenges. With a student body of approximately 100, our community is intentionally small so that every student is truly known and supported. Our faculty and staff - including staff counselors, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists - work together to support the whole child, in and out of the classroom.We offer a full complement of arts, athletics, and enrichment programs, as well as a postsecondary transitions program to prepare high school graduates for college, job placement and independent living.
Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is certified by the state Department of Education as a non-public school (NPS) for K-12. You can learn more about all we offer by visiting the website.
What moves me most about this work is witnessing transformation. Students who struggled at previous schools come to Stanbridge and discover what they are capable of. To quote one of our high school graduates who is now finishing his nursing degree “You all helped me in your own ways to change my philosophy on life after I came here, to see that there was more to life than suffering, and that happiness can be found.” I hear stories like this all the time - from students and from parents who tell me that Stanbridge has been a lifesaver for their entire family.
If your child is not yet finding success in their current school, I want you to know there is hope - and we would love to be part of your family's story. I invite you to explore our website, schedule a personal tour of our campus, or join us at an upcoming Open House.
The right environment makes all the difference. I look forward to showing you what that looks like at Stanbridge.
Sincerely,
Julie Smith
Head of School
Sincerely,
Julie Smith
Head of School
Head of School
