* * A School for Troubled Young Adults & Teens Benchmark is a residential co-educational emotional growth school dedicated to assisting troubled young adults as well as unmotivated teens who are between 18 - 28 years of age.
Students are generally average to bright young people who are capable of success, but are either resistant to or apprehensive of change. Their progress has often been inhibited due to one or more problems, such as (but not limited to): * Academically unsuccessful * Depression * Poor judgment * Adoption issues * Drug/alcohol abuse * Resistant * ADD/ADHD * Eating disorders (mild) * Requires structure * Bi-polar disorder * Inability to grow up * Risk-taking behavior * Compulsive behavior * Irresponsible * Shy/withdrawn * Distressed relationships * Learning differences.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 11
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Scotopic Syndrome, Mild Learning Difference
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
1 student
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
For initial six-month long Bronze Phase.
Admissions Director
Richard Brimhall
Admissions Associate
Shelley Skaggs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Benchmark Transtions?
The application deadline for Benchmark Transtions is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
Endorse Benchmark Transtions. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles

Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.

A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

December 31, 2024
The Spectrum of Islamic Education: From Secular to OrthodoxThis article explores the importance of Islamic K-12 education in today's secular society, providing a roadmap for parents to nurture their children's faith and academic success. Through a question-and-answer format between a parent and an imam, it addresses key aspects such as the types of Islamic education available, when to start, and how to balance religious and secular learning. The essay emphasizes the spiritual and moral benefits of instilling Islamic values in young people, offering practical advice and inspiration for families seeking to raise well-rounded and faithful individuals.