What makes Stanbridge unique?
Students who learn differently and/or who struggle in traditional school environments find success at Stanbridge because we are different than most other schools.
Despite the differences that make us unique, we provide a well-rounded school experience. Stanbridge also offers...
- Fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through June 2025
- Small class sizes in all grades (generally 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio)
- Development of executive functioning skills
- Schoolwide, daily math period with cross-divisional, differentiated groupings—allows for targeted instruction
- Comprehensive Step Up to Writing program used in all divisions
- Experiential program features day trips and overnight excursions that are directly tied to class curriculum
- College prep and postsecondary transitions counseling
- Integrated technology throughout campus; assistive technology and learning supports available to all students
- Full-time speech and language therapist, and two licensed MFT counselors on staff
- Weekly social learning classes and social groups
- Physical education and arts/design courses incorporated into the curriculum for all grade levels
- Single campus for all grades K–12 builds community among student body; allows older students to mentor youth
- Established in 1982, our school was founded specifically for students who struggle in traditional school environments...we get kids who learn differently!
Despite the differences that make us unique, we provide a well-rounded school experience. Stanbridge also offers...
- Organized, co-ed league sports such as basketball, handball, volleyball, cross-country, and more.
- Traditional school activities such as quarterly assemblies, afterschool enrichment clubs, high school dances, prom, the all-school student talent show, student government, community service opportunities, and summer school.
- A supportive network of parents and guardians—the Stanbridge Parents Association (SPA)—who sponsor annual events such as the Fall Book Fair, holiday parties, all-school picnics, afterschool activities, and more.