California School for the Deaf-Fremont

What California School for the Deaf-Fremont does

California School for the Deaf-Fremont (CSD) is a public, state-operated K-12 residential and day school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, administered by the California Department of Education's Special Schools Division. The institution provides bilingual education in American Sign Language (ASL) and English across preschool through high school, supplemented by residential cottage programs, Career Technical Education, Early Childhood Education, athletics, and Pupil Personnel Services including counseling and IEP coordination. CSD serves students from 46 California counties, with ~197 employees (staff directory lists approximately 240+ personnel) maintaining a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and notably 86% of teachers and cottage staff are Deaf themselves, creating an authentic Deaf cultural and linguistic environment.

The school's core technology footprint is conventional EdTech administrative infrastructure — Edlio for the website CMS, PowerSchool as the student information system, and Google Workspace for Education — with no proprietary platform or AI-driven systems. The CORE program (Center for Outreach, Resources, and Empowerment) extends family-facing services such as ASL instruction videos and remote learning resources via Google Sites-hosted channels. Distribution is direct admissions through a county-referral and IEP-based application process, supplemented by outreach via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, family tours, community events, and a CSD Alumni Association (CSDAA) referral network.

The revenue model is non-commercial: as a free public school, CSD charges no tuition. Operations are funded through California state education appropriations via the Department of Education and federal IDEA special education funding. An affiliated nonprofit, the CSD Alumni Association, provides supplementary community and fundraising support but is separate from school operations. Customer segments are persona-based — Deaf and hard-of-hearing students as primary beneficiaries and their families as secondary stakeholders — rather than commercial buyers.

Name

California School for the Deaf-Fremont

Legal name

California School for the Deaf

Website

https://csdeagles.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

California School for the Deaf-Fremont is a state-operated public school providing bilingual ASL/English K-12 education, residential programs, and CTE to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from 46 California counties, funded by the California Department of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education (Deaf Education)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Hearing Impairment & Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Inclusive Childcare (HSAAAIAJ), Sign Language Learning Programs (ASL/BSL, etc.) (EDAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Deaf education services
• Bilingual ASL instruction
• Special education school
• Residential student programs
• Vocational deaf training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: As a California state special education school, CSD is primarily funded through the California Department of Education. The school provides free education to eligible California residents with Deaf students receiving services from preschool through high school graduation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

California School for the Deaf-Fremont is a state-operated public school providing bilingual (American Sign Language and English) education to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school, in both day and residential settings. The school also delivers Career Technical Education, Early Childhood Education, Pupil Personnel Services, Independent Living Skills training, athletics, and family outreach (CORE) to eligible California residents at no cost.

Product overview

California School for the Deaf-Fremont is a single-location public school serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from birth through age 22. The institution operates as a unified educational establishment offering a bilingual (ASL and English) academic program as its core offering, supplemented by residential cottage programs, career technical education, early childhood education, athletics, and family outreach services through the CORE program. Rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, the school provides an integrated set of educational programs and support services tailored to Deaf students. Key offerings include the bilingual education program, residential cottages with independent living skills training, career exploration and job placement services, preschool and toddler programs, and athletics. The school emphasizes its 100% bilingual approach, 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and that 86% of teachers and cottage staff are Deaf themselves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORE: CORE program at California School for the Deaf providing resources and support for families and students

Products and services

• Bilingual Education Program (ASL & English) The school's core bilingual academic program teaching American Sign Language (ASL) and English to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school graduation, supporting language acquisition in both modalities.
• CORE (Center for Outreach, Resources, and Empowerment) Family support and outreach program providing resources and educational opportunities for families with Deaf children, including ASL instruction videos and family learning opportunities.
• Residential Program (Cottages) On-campus residential living program for students, providing Independent Living Skills training and dormitory-style housing (cottages) with counselors for 24/7 Deaf cultural immersion.
• Career Technical Education Vocational and career-focused educational programs including career exploration, technical skills training, and job placement services for Deaf students.
• Early Childhood Education Preschool and toddler programs providing early education services for young Deaf children and their families.
• Athletics Program Sports and athletic programs for Deaf students, including team sports and physical education activities.
• Pupil Personnel Services Counseling, special education services, IEP coordination, and related student support services for Deaf students and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio ensures personalized attention

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Learning Tree PreschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASL-Friendly Childcare partner providing early childhood education options for families with Deaf children. Featured as a recommended childcare resource for families connected to CSD.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Texas School for the Deaf: State-funded K-12 school for the Deaf in Austin, Texas, operating residential and day programs with bilingual ASL/English instruction. Comparable mission, scale, and state-agency governance, making it one of the closest functional analogues outside California.
• Maryland School for the Deaf: State-operated school with campuses in Frederick and Columbia offering K-12 bilingual education and residential cottages for Deaf students. Comparable programmatic breadth and state-agency ownership model.
• Model Secondary School for the Deaf (Gallaudet): A federally funded demonstration high school on the Gallaudet University campus serving Deaf students nationwide. Comparable as a residential ASL-immersion secondary program, though federally operated rather than state-operated.
• Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind: Arizona's statewide Deaf and Blind school system with day and residential programs. Comparable in scale, ASL-centered curriculum, and state-special-school funding structure.
• New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood): The oldest continuously operating school for the Deaf in the United States, offering residential and day programs with bilingual education. Comparable K-12 residential, ASL-centric mission, and long-standing brand.
• American School for the Deaf: The first permanent school for the Deaf in the US, located in Hartford, CT, serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from birth to age 21 with residential programs. Directly comparable as a historic, comprehensive Deaf K-12 institution.
• Indiana School for the Deaf: State residential and day school in Indianapolis serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students statewide with ASL/English bilingual education. Closely comparable in state-agency governance and residential scope.
• Illinois School for the Deaf: State-supported K-12 residential and day school for Deaf students in Jacksonville, Illinois. Matches CSD's mission and bilingual education approach with similar statewide catchment.
• Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind: State residential and day school in St. Augustine serving Deaf and Blind students across Florida. Matches CSD's residential cottage model and state-agency funding structure, with the additional scope of blind-student services.
• California School for the Deaf, Riverside: The sister state school for the Deaf operated by the same California Department of Education Special Schools Division, serving Southern California with the same bilingual ASL/English residential and day model. It is the most directly comparable institution in the same funding and governance structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt6toBn-9Tx5NrLejcmKByQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSDFremontEagles
• Instagraminstagram.com/csdeagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/california-school-for-the-deaf-fremont

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about California School for the Deaf-Fremont