Studio City CA school for gifted students with ADHD ASD learning differences grades 3-12 on-campus online
Bridges Academy is a specialized school for gifted students with learning differences, including mild-to-moderate ADHD, ASD, SLDs, anxiety, and executive functioning deficits. Located in Studio City, CA, it serves grades 3 through 12, with expansion to include 3rd grade in Fall 2026. The school maintains a co-ed student body of 162 students and offers both an on-campus program and Bridges Academy Online, launched in 2022.
With an average class size of 8 and 48 teaching staff members, the environment provides small, structured settings ideal for students with sensory processing disorder. The curriculum addresses specific challenges while maintaining high academic standards. Bridges Academy is nonsectarian and accepts students on a rolling basis with a deadline of December 19. Tuition is $59,209 per year, prorated for midyear entry, with 30% of students receiving financial aid.
Beyond academics, the school offers extensive extracurriculars including robotics, band, theatre tech, and sports like basketball and track. Families can contact the admissions director, Kayla Franklin Waesche, at (818) 506-1091 or visit bridges.edu for more details.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
Grades3-12
Students162
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$59,209
Fin. Aid30% receive aid
Est.1994
DeadlineDec. 19 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $59,209 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is prorated for students entering late or midyear. |
| Total Students | 162 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 7 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 3-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kayla Franklin Waesche |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 19 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 28 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild-to-moderate ADHDASDSLDsAnxietyExecutive Functioning DeficitsSensory Processing Disorderetc.
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Golf · Track and Field |
| Clubs and Organizations | Robotics · Club or Organization: · Computer Programming · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Film Studies · Music Composition/Production · Studio Art · Theatre Tech |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | bridges.edu/bridges-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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