Sierra School of San Diego is a special education school in San Diego, CA, providing intensive, individualized programs for grades 2-12.
Sierra School of San Diego provides an intensive, structured, and highly individualized special education program for students in grades 2 through 12. The curriculum is specifically designed to strengthen academic skills alongside social, emotional, and organizational abilities. The program focuses on building self-esteem and responsibility, with the ultimate goal of preparing students to successfully re-enter mainstream school and community environments.
The school offers a supportive and enriched environment where every student is respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Students can work toward earning a High School Diploma, a Certificate of Completion, or a Letter of Educational Achievement through tailored coursework. To ensure academic and personal progress, guidance counselors meet periodically with each student to monitor their trajectory and ensure they are meeting the specific goals outlined in their IEPs.
As a nonsectarian institution, Sierra School of San Diego serves a co-ed student body in a positive, structured setting. The school operates with a dedicated staff and maintains a focus on individualized student success through specialized instruction and consistent monitoring of educational milestones.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Total Students | 94 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 |
| Grades Offered | 2-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 10 |
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | sesischools.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-25-Sierra-School-of-San-Diego-Calendar.pdf |
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