GEORGE KEY
George Key is a public school that is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district, located in Placentia, CA with about 120 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to Adult Education. With about 7 teachers, George Key has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
George Key School, located in Placentia, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). It is primarily designed to serve students with diverse and significant special needs, including those with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple physical or health-related impairments. The school is known for providing a highly structured, supportive environment that focuses on individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to help each student reach their maximum potential in areas such as communication, social interaction, and independent living skills.
The campus is recognized for its dedicated staff of specialists, including teachers, therapists, and instructional aides, who work collaboratively to create an inclusive and therapeutic setting. Beyond core academics, George Key School emphasizes functional life skills and community-based instruction, ensuring that students are prepared for life beyond the classroom. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere and utilizing specialized resources, the school plays a vital role in supporting the unique developmental trajectories of students in the Placentia-Yorba Linda area and the broader Orange County region.
For more information, contact George Key at (714) 986-7170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Placentia, CA 92870-1635
(714) 986-7170
GEORGE KEY is a public school in Placentia, CA with about 120 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Total Students:
- 120
- Teachers:
- 7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 120 students
- White
- 42.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.7%
- Asian
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 40.8%
- Male
- 59.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.