Spectrum
Charter School

The first autism-specific charter school in the United States

About Spectrum Charter School

Spectrum Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school located on Northern Pike in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

The school is structured to meet the needs of students who do not learn well in traditional classroom settings due to cognitive, communication, and sensory challenges, including students with autism spectrum disorders.

What's happening at Spectrum

Academic Calendar & Events

Upcoming Board Meeting

The December 16, 2025 Board Meeting will be held at 7:00pm at Spectrum Charter School. Click the link below for attendance

Latest News

Spectrum Charter School students inducted as Forbes Road Career & Technology Center 2024 National Technical Honor Society members

3 days ago

Spectrum Charter School
Carnegie Library of McKeesport shared the holiday spirit at McKeesport's Festival of Trees!! Spectrum students put together 500 hundred bookmarks for the library's tree. Later, we joined the merriment at the Festival. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to everyone who donated to Spectrum Charter School this Giving Tuesday - your donations will be used to support our free breakfast program which helps our students start their day off right! Even though Giving Tuesday has passed, we would be grateful for additional donations.Thank you!Help Our Students Start Their Day Strong! 🍎This #GivingTuesday (December 2, 2025), join Spectrum Charter School and the Spectrum Charter School Foundation in supporting our students with the most important school supply of all — a healthy breakfast. 🥣Your gift helps ensure every student begins the day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. 💙💫 Give today and make a difference: spectrumcsi.org/donate/#SpectrumCharterSchool #GivingTuesday #FuelForSuccess #StartTheDayStrong ... See MoreSee Less

Mission

To provide a life changing environment where students and their families feel safe, comfortable, and achieve their highest potential. We envision every child being educated, with skills identified, to live successful and fulfilling lives.

Vision

To be in the forefront on delivery of educational and transitional services for individuals on the spectrum and special education students who may have difficulty learning in traditional environments.

Values

Spectrum Charter School values providing a caring/nurturing, student-centered environment where parents, teachers, and community partner together to empower the successful future of every child.