Palmiter Special Education

2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95825

(916)228-2020

www.scoe.net

34 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Palmiter Junior/Senior High School is a specialized educational facility operated by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Located at 2040 Ethan Way, the school is designed specifically to serve students who require a highly structured, supportive environment due to social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. By prioritizing a therapeutic approach alongside academics, Palmiter aims to provide students with the stability needed to succeed when a traditional classroom setting has proven ineffective for their personal development.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students remain on track for high school graduation or transition back to their home districts. Beyond core academics, Palmiter focuses heavily on social-emotional learning, providing students with access to counseling, behavioral interventions, and vocational preparation. By fostering a small, specialized community, the program works to empower students to build self-regulation skills, improve their academic standing, and develop the tools necessary for long-term success beyond the classroom.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmiter Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	2
Black	9
Two or More	11

White
12 (35.3 %)
Two or More
11 (32.4 %)
Black
9 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sacramento County Office of Education
Phone:	(916)228-2020
Website:	http://www.scoe.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 8