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

Serving the Community at Mission Agape! ๐Ÿ’™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! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ๐ŸฑWhat 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! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸฝWe 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! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ#spectrumcharterschool#MissionAgape #communityservice #studentvolunteers #transitionservices ... See MoreSee Less
Student Council Speeches! ๐ŸŽคOur students did an AMAZING job delivering their student council speeches! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸฝIt takes courage to stand in front of your peers, share your ideas, and put yourself out thereโ€”and our students showed just how brave they are. We are so proud of EVERY student who participated! ๐Ÿ’™Congratulations to our newest elected student council officials! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘๐ŸฝGreat job, everyone! Weโ€™re looking forward to hearing your voices, seeing your leadership, and welcoming all the new and fresh ideas youโ€™ll bring to Spectrum Charter School!Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your leadership matters! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ#SpectrumCharterSchool #StudentCouncil #StudentLeaders #Leadership #StudentVoice #SchoolSpirit #Congratulations ... 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.