Illustrative photoJoan Macy School - La Verne
Grades and ages
Grades K-12
Enrollment
121 students
Students per teacher
9.3 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free for students placed by school districts
About Joan Macy School - La Verne
Joan Macy School is a specialized non-public school located on the campus of David & Margaret Youth and Family Services in La Verne, California. It provides academic instruction and support for students in grades 1 through 12 who are referred and placed by their local school districts through their IEPs.
The school offers a structured educational environment with class sizes typically small, integrating practical skills and vocational training alongside core academics aligned to California standards. Services include counseling, behavior support, speech therapy, and opportunities for work experience and community activities.
Placement is arranged through referring school districts, with curb-to-curb transportation provided. The program emphasizes preparation for transition back to public school or post-secondary paths as 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
- at-risk students
- special education needs
- behavioral needs
- learning differences
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- individual and crisis counseling
- behavior management training
- social skills training
- speech and language therapy
- transitional and vocational training
Programs
Programs at Joan Macy School - La Verne
Other programs and supports
- individual and crisis counseling
- behavior management training
- social skills training
- speech and language therapy
- transitional and vocational training
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 9.3 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- School Year
- 180 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free for students placed by school districts
Enrollment
121 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joan Macy School - La Verne
Who does the school serve?
We serve at-risk students in grades 1-12, primarily females and those who identify as female, with special education needs who are placed by their local school districts.
What grades does the school serve?
We serve students in grades 1 through 12.
How do families enroll or get placed?
Students are referred and placed by their local school districts through the IEP process.
Is there tuition or how is it funded?
Students are placed by school districts and funding comes through those districts.
What therapies or services are offered?
We offer individual and crisis counseling, behavior management, social skills training, speech and language therapy, transitional and vocational training.
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