Palmiter Special Education Overview &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Palmiter Special Education

Palmiter Special Education is a public high school in Sacramento, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. The Sacramento County Office of Education runs six high schools, and this one is one of them. It offers a very specialized and supportive learning environment for about 100 students. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1, which means that each student gets a lot of one-on-one attention. At Palmiter Special Education, 61% of the students are minorities and 77% are from low-income families. The school says that 17% of students are good at reading and 8% are good at math. They focus on functional academics and social-emotional growth. The campus is known as an important place because of its individualized teaching methods and therapeutic support. The school is in an area where the average home price is around $480,000. It is known for having dedicated teachers and a welcoming environment. Overall, the school seems to be doing a good job of giving students the skills they need to be independent and successful, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 17% in Reading.

5

Full-time Teachers

6 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 38.71%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 9.68%

Black 32.26%

Two+ Races 19.35%

Native Am. 0%

White

38.71%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

9.68%

Black

32.26%

Two+ Races

19.35%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 31

16.13%

5 Female

83.87%

26 Male

Student Population

31 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Palmiter Special Education Contact Information

Address

PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA, 95826

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Phone

(916) 228-2020

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Website

http://www.scoe.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Urban Farmer" project at Leo A. Palmiter Special Education is a success. Students learn about biology and vocational horticulture by using the school's sustainable garden. The school recently updated its vocational training labs so that students can practice office skills, cooking, and retail management in a simulated professional setting with the latest technology. The campus is also starting a new community-based instruction program that lets students learn real-life skills by going to local Sacramento businesses and civic centers once a week with a teacher.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Palmiter Special Education?

Ans. Palmiter Special Education has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does Palmiter Special Education encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Palmiter Special Education has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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