School Overview
Butte County Special Education, operated by the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE), serves as a critical support system for students with disabilities across the region. Located in Oroville, California, the department works in collaboration with local school districts to provide specialized instruction, related services, and resources tailored to meet the unique educational needs of students from infancy through adulthood. Their approach emphasizes inclusive practices and individualized programming to ensure that students have the necessary tools to reach their academic and personal potential in the least restrictive environment possible.

Beyond direct classroom instruction, the organization serves as a hub for regional support, offering professional development for educators and guidance for families navigating the special education process. By coordinating programs like early intervention, transition services for older students, and behavioral support, Butte County Special Education plays a vital role in fostering an equitable learning environment. Through their website, bcoe.org, they provide the community with access to essential information regarding state mandates, parental rights, and the various specialized programs available to support student success throughout Butte County.
58
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butte County Special Education
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic18
Black1
Asian4
Two or More9
  • White
    26 (44.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (31.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (15.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (6.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Butte County Office of Education
Phone: (530)532-5740
Website: http://specialed.bcoe.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 2
Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Butte County Special Education
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten10
Grade 15
Grade 25
Grade 32
Grade 42
Grade 52
Grade 67
Grade 77
Grade 88
Grade 92
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Butte County Special Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1932.8%
Male3967.2%