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 October 20, 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

Many thanks to Gymkhana Gymnastics who allows Spectrum Charter School to partner with their organization. This allows Spectrum Charter School Students the opportunity to get real life exposure while working real jobs in the community which we serve. Well today after we took a much-needed break from our cleaning duties we decided to test out the equipment and let me tell you. We had a blast. Don't mind us. We Just doing what we#buildingrelationshipss#communityengagementmatterst#InclusionForAllo#spectrumcharterschoolchool ...
Who said boys don't like to clean?He's enjoying#spectrumcharterschoolrt#community##servingothersvingothers ...

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.