What The Westview School does

The Westview School is a Houston, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit private school founded in 1981 by Jane Stewart to provide specialized education for children with autism spectrum disorder. It operates as the only comprehensive PreK-12 campus in the Houston area dedicated to students with autism who have average to above-average intelligence and require focused academic instruction alongside social skills and social communication development. The program serves students ages 2 through 18 in small classes of 5-8 students with low student-to-teacher ratios, supported by an integrated on-campus therapeutic clinic called The Stewart Center that provides occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychotherapy to both enrolled students and external community members.

The school's core technology stack is modest: FACTS (Renweb) is used for the family portal, online admissions inquiries, and school management; instructional delivery relies on a specialized teaching corps rather than digital platforms. Curriculum is anchored by the Fly Five Social-Emotional Curriculum (adopted campus-wide in 2022), state-standards-aligned academics, and ancillary programs including Music for Autism concerts (since 2012), WestviewEDU parent education series, summer camp, and transition/behavior support services. The school holds Cognia accreditation and was named a 2024 School of Distinction (one of 60 recognized worldwide from nearly 2,000 reviewed), along with NASET School of Excellence and BBB Accredited Charity credentials.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($20,000-$43,900 for 2026-2027 academic year, varying by grade level), supplemented by The Stewart Center therapy session fees ($85-$150/hour), summer camp fees, and donations that fund approximately 22% ($746,000) of the operating budget. The school receives no federal or state funding and is supported by community philanthropy including a $10 million 'Writing Our Next Chapter' capital campaign, The Westview Fund annual appeal, and The Westview Leadership Society ($1,000+ donor tier). A new high school building at 1818 Kersten Drive was opened in July 2025, completing the PreK-12 campus buildout.

Name

The Westview School

Legal name

The Westview School, Inc.

Website

https://westviewschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Westview School is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only comprehensive PreK-12 private school in the area dedicated to children with autism ages 2-18, combining small-class academic instruction with integrated on-campus therapeutic services and community-funded operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism education services
• Special education school
• Therapeutic services
• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Speech and psychotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for students ages 2-18. Tuition ranges from $20,000 (part-time Early Childhood) to $43,900 (High School) for 2026-2027 academic year. Enrollment fee of $1,750 due upon enrollment.
2. Therapeutic Services (The Stewart Center): On-campus therapeutic clinic providing occupational therapy ($135/hour), speech therapy, and psychotherapy ($150/hour individual, $85/hour group) to both enrolled students and community members. Revenue from session fees for external families.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The Westview School operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying on community support. The school receives 22% ($746,000) of its operating budget from donations. Key fundraising includes The Westview Fund, annual Fundraising Luncheon, $10 million Capital Campaign, and The Westview Leadership Society ($1,000+ donors).
4. Summer Camp: Summer camp programs for current students, siblings, and incoming/recent former students with two three-week sessions. Revenue from camp fees.
5. Hot Lunch Program: Partnership with Simply Fresh Kitchen providing hot lunch delivery to students. Revenue passes through to vendor with possible administrative fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Westview School provides a comprehensive PreK-12 specialized education program for students with autism ages 2 through 18, integrating state-standards-aligned academics with intensive social skills and social communication development in small classes of 5-8 students. The school operates its own on-campus therapeutic clinic (The Stewart Center) delivering occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychotherapy to enrolled students and the broader community. The core deliverable is a tuition-based, full-day private school experience with inclusive therapeutic support, behavior and transition services, and supplemental summer programming.

Product overview

The Westview School is a specialized private school serving students with autism from ages 2 through 18 years. It offers a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade academic curriculum with integrated social skills and social communication focus. The school operates as a unified educational program with specialized therapeutic support through The Stewart Center, which provides on-campus occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychotherapy services. Additional offerings include WestviewEDU parent education series, Westview Summer Camp, Music for Autism concerts, and transition/behavior support services. The school is accredited by Cognia and recognized as a 2024 School of Distinction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Stewart Center: A therapeutic clinic staffed by professionals with specialized training in the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. Offers art therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and individual/family therapy services to both Westview students and the broader community.

Products and services

• Early Childhood Development Program Specialized early childhood educational program for students ages 2-4 with autism, delivered in small classes with nurturing, structured environment and integrated social skills development.
• PreKindergarten + Kindergarten Program PreK and Kindergarten programs aligned to Texas state standards, with small class sizes staffed by a teacher and full-time assistant and integrated social communication curriculum.
• Elementary School Program Elementary program covering grades 1-5 with a challenging academic curriculum and strong emphasis on social communication and social skills development for students with autism.
• Middle School Program Middle school program continuing the academic and social skills curriculum, with a lead teacher and rotating team of assistants supporting students with autism.
• High School Program High school program serving students in grades 9-12 with autism, housed in the new building at 1818 Kersten Drive that officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in July 2025.
• The Stewart Center Therapeutic Services On-campus therapeutic clinic offering occupational therapy ($135/hour), speech therapy, and psychotherapy ($150/hour individual; $85/hour group) to Westview students and the broader community, including neurotypical individuals and those with ADHD, anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders.
• Westview Summer Camp Summer camp program with two three-week sessions offering structured activities including water play, music, art, science, sports, and social skills practice for current students, siblings, and incoming/recent former students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named 2024 School of Distinction by Cognia - one of only 60 schools from nearly 2,000 reviewed worldwide

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Music for AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Quarterly free interactive music concerts at Westview School since 2012. Greater Houston branch partnerships featuring guest artists including Apollo Chamber Players, mariachi ensembles, jazz groups, The Phillip Hall Singers, and WindSync. Concerts designed for audiences with autism featuring volunteer support, social stories for new attendees, and structured concert format (Concert, Conducting, Percussion Time).
• Simply Fresh KitchenminorOthersHot lunch delivery service partnership. Food service provider delivering meals to Westview students during school day. Contact: Mr. Kiki Tzorin at (346) 571-7971 ext 3.
• FACTS (Renweb)coreTechnology or IntegrationEducational technology platform providing school management software, family portal, online admissions inquiry forms, and enrollment management. Westview School uses FACTS/Renweb systems for family communications and administrative operations.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school improvement and accreditation organization. Conducted 2023-2024 accreditation review and named Westview a 2024 School of Distinction. Recognized 60 schools from nearly 2,000 reviewed worldwide.
• National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization recognizing schools of excellence in special education. Westview recognized as a NASET School of Excellence.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery rewards program allowing shoppers to support Westview by linking their Kroger Plus Card. Donations generated through everyday purchases.
• RoundUp AppminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile app allowing users to donate spare change to Westview. Purchases rounded up to nearest dollar with monthly donations to school.
• Walmart Spark GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart program enabling shoppers to donate change at checkout to The Westview School.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Briarwood School: Houston-area private school serving students with learning differences and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable to Westview as a same-metro special-education peer offering individualized instruction with therapeutic support; founder Jane Stewart herself previously volunteered here.
• New England Center for Children: National autism-education organization operating day and residential programs with intensive ABA-based instruction and on-site clinical services. Comparable to Westview as a comprehensive autism-dedicated school combining academics, therapy, and transition planning.
• The Monarch School: Houston-based private school serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, with an integrated therapy and academic model similar to Westview's PreK-12 structure and small-class approach.
• The Brown School: Houston private school serving students with language-based learning differences, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Comparable to Westview as a same-metro private special-education peer with individualized instruction and small class sizes.
• The Ivymount School: Special education school in McLean, VA serving students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and learning differences across a similar age range. Comparable as a comprehensive private special-education school with integrated therapies and a focus on social-communication outcomes.
• McCarton Foundation: New York City-based organization providing integrated autism education, speech, and occupational therapy for young children. Comparable to Westview as a nonprofit combining a dedicated autism school with embedded therapeutic services under one organizational umbrella.
• Princeton Child Development Institute: New Jersey-based autism education program serving students across a wide age range with academic instruction, ABA services, and transition support. Comparable to Westview as a long-standing autism-specialized school with a similarly integrated education-plus-therapy model.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and autism services including education, therapy, and workforce programs across many U.S. markets. Comparable to Westview in serving the autism population with bundled services, though operating at much broader scale and as part of a federation rather than a single school.

Others

• FACTS (Renweb) / Facts Management: Vendor providing the school management platform (FACTS/Renweb) used by Westview for family portal, admissions inquiry, and enrollment operations. Included as an enabling technology partner rather than a competitive peer.

Regional players

• Nashoba Learning Group: Greater Boston-area nonprofit providing autism education, ABA therapy, and adult transition services. Comparable to Westview in mission and integrated-service approach, though operating in a different metro and focused more heavily on ABA-based clinical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/thewestviewschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thewestviewschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewestviewschool

Compliance3 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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