Academics West is an independent high-support college preparatory school
We engage students to become heroes of their own story.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $89,000
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
ACADEMICS WEST ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
5 students
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$89,000
Tuition Notes
Academics West offers generous tuition support. 15-20% of students are Connors cases. 95% of students receive full DOE reimbursement.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Courses are also available a la carte. Tuition is prorated based on number of courses and services included in individualized program.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$45,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Eleanor Wefing
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Robotics, Sports Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Music
Art, Robotics, Sports Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Music
School Notes
Students Who Are/ Who Experience:
- 2E
- Neurodiverse
- ADHD
- Chronic Social-Emotional Struggles
- Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
- School Avoidance
- College-bound
- In need of an alternative pathway to a college/vocational setting.
- Social-Emotional Support
- Executive FunctioningRemediation
- A Small Class Structure
- After-Care Placement/Credit Recovery
- A Flexible Academic Program
- A Gender-Affirming Environment
- New York State Common Core
- Testing for progress throughout the year(reading, writing, math)
- Small class sizes (5:2 and 10:2)
- Individualized approach to learning
- Independent study
- Credit bearing internships
- Individual Therapy/Group Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Yoga & Mindfulness
- Executive Functioning Support Program
- 100% of college applicants have matriculated
- College Transition Classes
- Comprehensive College Guidance Support
- Customized Transition Program ("Gap Year")
- Alternative/Vocational Preparation
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ACADEMICS WEST cost?
ACADEMICS WEST's tuition is approximately $89,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of ACADEMICS WEST?
The acceptance rate of ACADEMICS WEST is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. ACADEMICS WEST's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What sports does ACADEMICS WEST offer?
ACADEMICS WEST offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Track and Field and Weightlifting.
What is ACADEMICS WEST's ranking?
ACADEMICS WEST ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for ACADEMICS WEST?
The application deadline for ACADEMICS WEST is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5
Great school. Small, and the teachers care more than any place I went to. I was there for about 3 years. I have really bad ADHD and hate going to school. It is a chill place, and I made some good friends. Def recommend it if you want a small place where people actually want to help you. You are not just a number.
5 1/27/2023
Been a parent of Academics West for two years now and am so impressed by the level of sophistication and competence of the staff here. My son has grown so much, both emotionally and academically over the last two years and I'm so grateful to have found a school that values education AND mental health. My child's confidence has improved so much since he's worked on his executive functioning and poor reading abilities, and can now read at grade level and remember where he last put his assignments! He has amazing peers, therapists, and teachers that do understand his needs and want to see him succeed.
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