Illustrative photoOlive Crest Academy - Garden Grove
Grades and ages
Grades K-12
Enrollment
60 students
Students per teacher
8.6 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Funded through school district placements via IEP process
About Olive Crest Academy - Garden Grove
Olive Crest Academy is a non-public, non-profit school in Garden Grove, California that provides a small, specialized educational setting for special education students in grades K-12. The school serves students ages 5-18 with mild-to-moderate disabilities including autism, emotional disturbance, speech and language impairment, other health impairment, and severe learning disability.
The program emphasizes individualized instruction, small class sizes averaging 12-14 students, and a staff-to-student ratio of 1:6. Students receive individual and group counseling, with speech and language therapy available as indicated in the IEP. The school is certified by the California Department of Education.
Placement occurs through a student's home school district via the IEP process. Families coordinate an intake meeting with the Director of Admissions after a district referral. The school accepts students throughout the year as space permits and works with the IEP team on transition goals back to public school settings when appropriate.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- Autism
- Emotional Disturbance
- Speech and Language Impairment
- Other Health Impairment
- Severe Learning Disability
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual and group counseling
- Speech and language therapy
Programs
Programs at Olive Crest Academy - Garden Grove
Other programs and supports
- Individual and group counseling
- Speech and language therapy
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 8.6 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6 hours
- School Year
- 203 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- California Department of Education certified
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Funded through school district placements via IEP process
Enrollment
60 students
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Olive Crest Academy - Garden Grove
Who does Olive Crest Academy serve?
We serve special education students ages 5-18 years in grades K-12 with mild-to-moderate disabilities including autism, emotional disturbance, speech and language impairment, other health impairment, and severe learning disability.
What grades does Olive Crest Academy serve?
We serve students in grades K through 12 at our Garden Grove campus.
How does enrollment or placement work?
Students must have a current IEP stating needs can be met at a non-public school. The home district refers through the IEP process. We require an intake meeting with the Director of Admissions to determine fit.
Is there a tuition cost for families?
Placement is funded through the referring school district as part of the IEP process. We do not charge families directly.
What therapies or supports are available?
We provide individual and group counseling. Speech and language therapy is available as indicated in the student's IEP.
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