Journey Academy in Sebastopol, CA, is a rural special education school serving 35 co鈥揺d students in grades 8 through 12.
Founded in 1998, the California private school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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鈥搕eacher 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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
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.
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