La Cheim Schools' mission is to provide a safe, structured learning and therapeutic environment for students with educational, behavioral and emotional needs, affording an opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth.
Our goals are to provide an education in a dynamic, structured instructional program; to promote physical health and mental health; to develop vocational instruction and direction; to promote social awareness and to introduce community resources; to establish a sense of community and foster self-esteem; to provide transition planning; to provide each student with academic, social, vocational, health and welfare counseling; and to promote, encourage and set examples of positive, life-giving and practical behavior patterns for students and their families.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- La Cheim Schools' mission is to provide a safe, structured learning and therapeutic environment for students with educational, behavioral and emotional needs, affording an opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth. Our goals are to provide an education in a dynamic, structured instructional program; to promote physical health and mental health; to develop vocational instruction and direction; to promote social awareness and to introduce community resources; to establish a sense of community and foster self-esteem; to provide transition planning; to provide each student with academic, social, vocational, health and welfare counseling; and to promote, encourage and set examples of positive, life-giving and practical behavior patterns for students and their families.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Cheim School?
The application deadline for La Cheim School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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