SAN MATEO COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION
San Mateo County Special Education is a public school that is part of the San Mateo County Office of Education school district, located in Redwood City, CA with about 156 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, San Mateo County Special Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) Special Education division provides essential support and specialized instruction for students with disabilities across San Mateo County. Rather than operating as a traditional single-site school, it functions as a centralized administrative and service hub that coordinates with local school districts to ensure that students with unique learning needs—ranging from mild to severe—receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Their programs are designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering a variety of settings that cater to the individualized education programs (IEPs) of students from infancy through age 22.
The organization is committed to fostering academic, social, and functional growth through a collaborative approach involving specialized educators, therapists, and families. By providing access to high-quality resources, professional development for staff, and specialized instructional programs, SMCOE ensures that students have the tools necessary to reach their full potential. The Redwood City office serves as the headquarters for these operations, acting as the primary point of contact for families and school districts seeking information on enrollment, student services, and regional special education initiatives.
For more information, contact San Mateo County Special Education at (650) 802-5588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Redwood City, CA 94065-1064
(650) 802-5588
http://www.smcoe.org
SAN MATEO COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION is a public school in Redwood City, CA with about 156 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Mateo County Office of Education
- Total Students:
- 156
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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 156 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- Asian
- 35.3%
- White
- 16.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 35.9%
- Male
- 64.1%
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.