Auldern Academy is a private therapeutic boarding school with an on-campus college preparatory high school program. We understand that students' needs are diverse, so we provide individualized support through small class sizes, through prosocial and community opportunities, and through therapy designed to empower young women in developing their personal identity, self-confidence, and self-efficacy. Our departments and the staff members within them integrate treatment and provide a trauma informed environment in which our students grow and learn.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, NLD, ASD, ADHD and other mild learning differences that have been remediated to some extent
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki, slacks, knee length dresses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$100,800
Tuition Notes
Our monthly tuition of $8400 covers school, therapeutic services, activities (including field trips and outings), and room & board. There is no enrollment fee.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Because this is a year round school, all students attend summer classes and there are no additional costs.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
68%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Beth Ragland
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Home Ec, Student Government Association, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Pottery Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tumbling
Home Ec, Student Government Association, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Pottery Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tumbling
School Notes
- Auldern Academy is a private therapeutic boarding high school offering 9th through 12th grade college prep education (we can accept a student completing middle school).
- We provide needed skills to enjoy long-term success.
- Our dedicated staff members understand that relationships are powerful.
- Our Academic team provides students with an education that prepares them for college and beyond.
- Proud and active member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).
- We offer small classes and a mix of traditional and progressive approaches to learning.
- Our teachers offer intensive support and coaching.
- Our Student Life counselors prepare students for relationships in the community and for independent living challenges.
- Our therapists offer specialized support for trauma, social skills building, relationship repair, and self-efficacy.
- Members of all departments communicate routinely to provide trauma informed care.
- Family matters! Therapy, Parent Education weekends, and social calls are some of the ways we integrate family into a girl's individual program.
- Average length of stay is 14 to 18 months.
- We are SEVIS approved.
- Girls can remain after age 18. We can offer educational and living options for those students who qualify.
- We offer sobriety education for those struggling with substance abuse as a secondary diagnosis.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Auldern Academy cost?
Auldern Academy's tuition is approximately $100,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Auldern Academy?
The acceptance rate of Auldern Academy is 68%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Auldern Academy offer?
Auldern Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Auldern Academy?
The application deadline for Auldern Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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