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 September 30, 2026 Special Board Meeting will be held remotely at 6:00pm via Google Meet. 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

πŸ’™ SPECTRUM CHARTER SCHOOL GIVES BACK! πŸ’™Spectrum Charter School recently visited the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank where our students came together to pack 4,125 diapers for babies and families in need within our community. πŸΌπŸ‘ΆWe are so proud of our students for serving others, working together, and making a difference beyond the classroom! β€οΈπŸ™Œ#spectrumcharterschool #communityservice #givingback #MakingADifference #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
Serving the Community at Mission Agape! πŸ’™Our Spectrum Charter School volunteers had a wonderful time giving back at Mission Agape!They worked hard folding and hanging clothes, making sure everything was placed in the proper section. They also sorted pet supplies for our furry friends! 🐾🐢🐱What stood out most was how eager and excited our students were to work and help others. They jumped right in, worked together, and showed that serving our community can be both meaningful AND fun! πŸ™ŒπŸ½We are so proud of our students for putting their transition skills into action and making a difference in the community.Great job, Spectrum Community Volunteers! πŸ’™πŸ‘πŸ½#spectrumcharterschool#MissionAgape #communityservice #studentvolunteers #transitionservices ... 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.