West LA Campus Admissions - Frostig School

Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Frostig School West. We are pleased to inform you that we accept applications and enroll students year-round. It is never too late to join the Frostig community and help our child rediscover their love of learning!

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Frostig School West welcomes students in elementary, middle and high school who have complex learning challenges. Frostig students have diagnosed learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, and dyscalculia, while others live with ADHD, high functioning autism spectrum disorder, and anxiety. Most Frostig students contend with more than one challenge, such as dyslexia, and ADHD, high functioning autism and auditory processing disorder.

If your child has learning differences and has struggled in a traditional school environment, Frostig may be the right fit for your family.

ADMISSIONS FAQ

What type of student do you serve?
Frostig is a neurodiverse community of students. Our students have a variety of learning differences with variable skills in reading, writing, and math. They sometimes have difficulty with social interactions and perspective-taking. Some of the diagnoses that we serve include dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and anxiety. Many of our students have multiple diagnoses and may have other health-related issues.

How would I know if my student is a “good fit” for Frostig?
A conversation with our Director of Admissions about your child and their academic needs is a good first step. Together we can assess if Frostig may be an appropriate learning environment for your child. Although we offer counseling and provide other supports for social-emotional needs students may have, we are not a behavior intervention program or therapeutic environment where emotional and/or behavioral challenges are the primary focus.

Do you have ongoing or rolling admissions?
Yes, Frostig accepts students year-round. Admission, however, may depend on availability in the appropriate elementary, middle, or high school program. If the program is full, the student will be placed on the waiting list.

What is the class ratio of students/teachers?
Our ratios are no more than six students to one staff member. In each classroom there is a lead teacher and a teacher’s assistant.

What is the ratio of boys to girls?
The ratio varies by age, as girls are generally diagnosed later than boys. Girls represent about 1⁄3 of our student body on average.

What if my student requires a 1:1 aide?
Frostig accommodates 1:1 aides for students with medical or specific communication needs. 1:1 aides for other purposes are considered on a case-by-case basis. If your child requires a 1:1 aide for other reasons, please be sure to discuss this with our Admissions Director.

Do you have an after-school program?
We do not have an after-school program. Our students travel from many different areas and with varied modes of transportation, which makes an after-school program challenging.

Does Frostig offer financial aid?
Frostig offers some assistance to students with a documented financial need. The application for financial aid can be found on our website.

INQUIRIES AND TOURS

The admissions process begins with a guided tour that provides an overview of Frostig School West, its mission, history, philosophy, facilities, and programs.

Director of FSW, Kim Petrarca, will walk you through a typical school day and share information about our learning program.

To inquire about Frostig West or to schedule a tour, please complete the form below. To discuss your child’s educational needs prior to signing up for a tour, please contact Dean Conklin at dean@frostig.org.

APPLICATION

Frostig accepts applications year round. To begin the application process, please submit an inquiry first. After submitting an inquiry, an account will be created and you will be able to log in to complete the application through our online portal.

When submitting your application, please remember to upload your child’s recent IEP, progress reports, current transcript, psychoeducational and/or neuropsych evaluation, academic assessments and any other reports (Speech, PT, OT) that would be helpful for us to review.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2026-27 academic year at the West LA campus is $62,605. That includes added costs associated with exceptionally small class size and low teacher-student ratios.

In some cases, the IRS considers the cost of tuition at a specialized school like Frostig to be a treatment for a medical condition and allows these costs to be a tax-deductible medical expense. We suggest you consult with a tax adviser.

GIVING TO FROSTIG
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Notice of Nondescriminatory Policy as to Students: Frostig School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.