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California Avenue School - Vista

Grades and ages

Grades PreK-5

Enrollment

19 students

Students per teacher

9.5 per full-time teacher

Tuition

Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

About California Avenue School - Vista

California Avenue School is a public special education school operated by Vista Unified School District at 215 W. California Ave. in Vista, California. It serves as the district's comprehensive preschool where classrooms integrate general education students with children who have special needs and abilities. Three elementary classrooms provide specialized programming for elementary-age students requiring additional support to meet their unique needs.

Highly trained education specialists differentiate instruction for a wide range of learners with support from instructional assistants in each classroom. The school offers instructional services including speech-language pathology, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision services, deaf and hard of hearing services, and nursing. Students also access a STEAM classroom and music program along with a sensory room and adapted playground equipment.

Placement occurs through the district for students with IEPs. The school partners with families to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Public
  • Preschool (Ages 2-5)
  • Elementary (K-5)

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • speech-language pathology
  • occupational therapy
  • physical therapy
  • adapted physical education
  • vision services
  • deaf and hard of hearing services
  • nursing
  • counseling

Programs

Programs at California Avenue School - Vista

Other programs and supports

  • speech-language pathology
  • occupational therapy
  • physical therapy
  • adapted physical education
  • vision services
  • deaf and hard of hearing services
  • nursing
  • counseling

School facts

Practical details for families

Students per Teacher
9.5 per full-time teacher
Students with IEPs
18 (62% of students)

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

Enrollment

19 students

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

215 W. California Ave., Vista, CA 92083

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about California Avenue School - Vista

Who does the school serve?

We serve preschool and elementary-age students with special needs and abilities in integrated and specialized classrooms.

What grades does the school cover?

We provide comprehensive preschool programming and three elementary classrooms for students requiring specialized support.

How do families enroll or get placed?

Students are placed by the Vista Unified School District through the IEP process.

Is there tuition or cost to families?

The program is tuition-free for students placed by the district.

What therapies and services are available?

We offer speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adapted physical education, vision services, deaf and hard of hearing services, nursing, and counseling.

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