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 May 19, 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

As the school year winds down, the students at Spectrum Charter School continue making an impact in the community. 💛Busy hands and caring hearts wrapped and prepared 4,204 diapers Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank. It was a powerful reminder that even the smallest acts of service can make a big difference.So proud of our students for showing compassion, teamwork, and a willingness to serve others. Community matters. Service matters. Love in action matters. 🩵#spectrumcharterschool #communityservicei #givingback #diaperbank #youthdevelopment #leadership #endofschoolyear#actsofkindness #servicelearning ... See MoreSee Less
It's been a wonderful week, thanks to the generous and kind parents of our Spectrum Charter School Students!! ... 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.