Journey Academy (2026 Profile)

1800 GRAVENSTEIN HWY
Sebastopol, CA 95472

Journey Academy in Sebastopol, CA, is a rural special education school serving 35 co–ed students in grades 8 through 12.

Founded in 1998, the California private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 12 students.

The school's student body is approximately 65 percent students of color and is supported by a faculty where 20 percent have advanced degrees.

Journey Academy offers a casual dress code and a summer school program, operating as a nonsectarian educational institution.

The school's enrollment size and student–teacher ratio provide a focused environment within the rural Sebastopol community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 35 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1998

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Journey Academy often compared to?

Journey Academy is often viewed alongside schools like New Directions School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Journey Academy?

The application deadline for Journey Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/31/2026

Savannah is an amazing teacher. she is a widely trusted educator and we highly regard her classroom. she has found an amazing balance in instruction and respect, I feel like an equal when I speak to her, and do not feel shamed by not knowing something, or asking questions. She engages with the student body in a fun and bubbly way that entices students to participate, even on the hard days. Savannah is a gem of Journey, and we are grateful to her.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ainsley

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