Stetson School`s licensed special education residential treatment program serves boys and young men with sexual behavior problems.
Stetson`s 40-Week Core Foundation Program is student-centered, recognizing and treating each student as a whole person whose sexually troubling behaviors are one part of a much larger complex of emotion, behavioral, and social issues.
The goal of the 40-Week Core Foundation Program is to provide students with concrete elements of treatment, each of which serves as building block for students to continue to engage in treatment in the least restrictive environments possible.
The 40-Week Core Foundation Program is a structured psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral program that teaches students important ideas, insights, and behaviors related to the development and elimination of sexually abusive and sexually troubled behavior.
Because treatment and healing does not occur in a linear fashion, and varies from individual to individual, lengths of stay are individualized based on student`s needs and the goals of the treatment team, referral source and the guardian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Seven Hills/stetson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to Severe Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1899
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact Stetson Admissions Department for specific rate information koconnor@stetsonschool.org
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kathleen O'Connor
Admissions Associate
Nicole Staiti
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Recreation Therapy
School Notes
- TREATMENT SERVICES FOR:
- Sexually Reactive Children,
- Adolescent Sexual Abusers,
- Healthy Sexuality for Adolescents,
- Alternative Learning Program (IQ range 55-80),
- 30-Day Assessment Period
- Youth Extended Services for Vocational & Transition Training with Young Adults.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Seven Hills/stetson School?
The acceptance rate of Seven Hills/stetson School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 69%.
What sports does Seven Hills/stetson School offer?
Seven Hills/stetson School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
What is Seven Hills/stetson School's ranking?
Seven Hills/stetson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Seven Hills/stetson School?
The application deadline for Seven Hills/stetson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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