Illustrative photoLa Cheim School - El Sobrante
Grades and ages
Grades 6-12
Enrollment
12 students
Students per teacher
8.6 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About La Cheim School - El Sobrante
La Cheim School is a nonsectarian, nonpublic school operated by La Cheim School, Inc. in El Sobrante, California. It provides K-12 education as part of a broader continuum of educational and mental health services for vulnerable and marginalized youth in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
The school serves students in grades 6-12 who have been identified through their Individualized Education Programs as having social/emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, including co-occurring intellectual delays and mental health challenges, that cannot be met in traditional school settings. Students are referred by partner school districts and charter schools. The program features small classroom sizes (maximum 12 students), skilled teachers, and education support staff to deliver individualized special education services.
A multidisciplinary team including a Registered Nurse, licensed and license-eligible clinicians, and a psychiatrist supports students' mental health needs alongside academics. The school emphasizes trauma-informed care and a holistic wrap-around approach. Enrollment and placement occur through district referrals rather than direct family application.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- social/emotional needs
- behavioral needs
- learning needs
- co-occurring intellectual delays
- mental health challenges
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- mental health support
- art therapy
- individual therapy
- psychiatric services
Programs
Programs at La Cheim School - El Sobrante
Other programs and supports
- mental health support
- art therapy
- individual therapy
- psychiatric services
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 8.6 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- School Year
- 210 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
Enrollment
12 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about La Cheim School - El Sobrante
Who does La Cheim School serve?
We serve students in grades 6-12 with IEPs who have social/emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, including co-occurring intellectual delays and mental health challenges, that cannot be met in traditional school settings.
What grades does La Cheim School serve?
We serve grades 6 through 12.
How do families enroll or get placed at La Cheim School?
Students are referred to La Cheim by partner school districts and charter schools throughout Bay Area counties. Placement occurs through the IEP process.
Is there tuition or how is the school funded?
La Cheim School is a nonpublic school where students are placed by school districts at no direct cost to families.
What therapeutic or support services are available?
We provide mental health support including art therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric services alongside academics, with a team that includes clinicians, a nurse, and a psychiatrist.
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