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

Upcoming Board Meeting

The April 21, 2026 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

Spectrum showed up at the Monroeville Community Church ready to work—and that’s exactly what we did 💪🏽✨We cleaned the upstairs classrooms, learned new skills like flipping seats to make vacuuming easier (definitely a game changer 👏🏽)But what makes days like this special isn’t just the work—it’s the growth, the teamwork, the laughs, and the moments in between that remind me why I love what I do 🖤Creating space for our students to learn real-life skills while still being themselves will always be the goal… and yes, we’re always going to find time to dance a little too 🎉#spectrumcharterschool #lifeskill#communitysupport#WorkWithPurpose ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Spectrum Charter School
What do you do with old and broken jewelry? Use it to make artwork! Our students worked at Rewind-Reuse Center and Workshop sorting beads and placing necklaces on boards. After we finished our work, we had the opportunity to make some lovely picture frames. ... 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.