The Midwest Center for Youth and Families campus is located on 5 acres of prairie land in a very rural Indiana setting.
The campus features a serene and secure setting that is conducive to healing.
We design treatment based upon individual need using a multidisciplinary approach delivered by our greatest assets, our staff, consisting of physicians, therapists, nurses, teachers and behavioral health workers.
We understand the challenges a parent, foster parent or legal guardian, struggle with caring for a child with mental illness.
Our services are designed and provided in a culturally sensitive framework to acknowledge and honor differences among individuals, families and communities.
We have a reputation for working with youth who has been unresponsive to outpatient, partial hospitalization and in-home treatment services.
We are a leader in our field utilizing the latest clinical outcomes to provide the most meaningful treatment.
In June, 2007, we delivered the first residential setting utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in the nation for treating females adolescents with self-harming, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and chemical dependency issues.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Midwest Academy?
The application deadline for Midwest Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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