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ALABAMA
Indian Springs School Indian Springs School has a special part to play in independent education. The
cornerstones of the Indian Springs experience are academic excellence, the friendliness and
personalization that come with thinking small, a sense of open-mindedness that derives from genuine
diversity, and a commitment to cultivating good citizenship.
Lyman Ward Military Academy While military schools mean different things to different people, Lyman
Ward's purpose is simple. LWMA is a boy's military boarding school of tradition and distinction that has
provided students from around the world with a quality military prep school experience and outstanding
character education since 1898.
Marion Military Institute The Prep school program is 4 years of academic work designed to prepare
cadets for college. Marion Military Institute's Prep school program is separate and distinct from our college
program and School of Service Academy Preparation (SAP) Program. Cadets who successfully complete
academic work for grades 9-12 are awarded a high school diploma.
St. Bernard Preparatory Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, St. Bernard
Prep is a co-ed Catholic boarding and day school for grades 9-12. For over a century St. Bernard has been
providing a quality education to generations of students.
ARIZONA
Copper Canyon Academy Copper Canyon, in Rimrock, Arizona, is a boarding school for girls ages 13-17
that are in need of a structured therapeutic environment. The program offers a warm, nurturing
environment that promotes emotional and academic growth for every student. The staff at Copper Canyon
Academy is comprised of well-trained professionals working with adolescents. Copper Canyon Academy
boarding school for girls assists families and gives them the reassurance that there is a wonderful future
ahead for their child and family. We truly believe combining a warm, caring, structured environment allows
students to progress to their fullest potential.
Orme School The Orme School is a unique community for teachers and students who share a passion
for academic excellence, outdoor adventure, and personal challenge. The Orme School mission is based
upon the values of Tradition, Excellence, and Character.
Southwestern Academy Southwestern Academy offers a warm, friendly, safe and supportive
environment for boys and girls to grow toward success. Founded in 1924, Southwestern is an accredited,
not-for-profit, independent school offering classes for grades six through high school with a thorough
college preparatory program affording students personal attention to prepare them for universities and for
life.
Spring Ridge Academy Spring Ridge Academy offers high school women a choice for change and an
opportunity to redirect their lives. The catalyst for creating this change is a powerful, affirmative program
that creates confidence and competence in core areas: emotional, physical, academic, community, and
family. At Spring Ridge Academy, students confront and master the self-limiting beliefs, attitudes, and
behaviors separating them from success. Low self-esteem, social inappropriateness, poor school
performance – these are challenges to be managed, not immovable roadblocks.
St. Paul's Academy St. Paul's Preparatory Academy motivates young men to succeed in a challenging
academic environment that inspires character development, leadership, and spiritual awareness.
Sun Valley Indian School Sun Valley Indian School provides a clean, warm, and safe boarding school
environment, where our children live under the loving and prayerful care of dedicated dorm parents. The
college preparatory program allows our children to participate in a wide variety of foundational classes:
science, literature, math, English, physical education, Bible, history and art.
The Fenster School Fenster’s college prep curriculum offers students the opportunity to take courses for
high school and college credit. Earning college credit while in high school gives Fenster students the
opportunity to begin college with some educational requirements already met.
Verde Valley School A school is many things, but first and last it ought to be a place where young people
learn how to think for themselves. At Verde Valley School a genuinely educated person is not simply one
who has attained impressive academic and professional success. At VVS, citizenship and courage and a
commitment to the improvement of the world are our standards.
ARKANSAS
Subiaco Academy Subiaco Academy, a boarding/day high school, is dedicated to providing young men
with the opportunity for a college preparatory education in a stable and structured environment nourished
by Christian values.
CALIFORNIA
Academy of the Sierras Academy of the Sierras, a Healthy Living Academy, is the first therapeutic
boarding school for overweight teens ages 13-18. It is a place where teens struggling with their weight are
able to turn their lives around. The Clinical Director and the Members of the Advisory Board of Healthy
Living Academies are among the world's leading experts in weight loss. Centrally located in the California
countryside and in close proximity to three national parks, Academy of the Sierras provides an ideal
environment for teens to learn and adopt an active, healthy lifestyle.
Army and Navy Academy At the Army and Navy Academy, cadets cultivate strength of character,
individual excellence, and responsible leadership, and upon graduation, they are prepared to lead lives of
academic, personal, and professional achievement. Young men realize their potential through academic,
extracurricular, and leadership programs that create a well-rounded learning experience.
California Assoc of Independent Schools (CAIS) The California Association of Independent Schools
(CAIS) is a non-profit organization of 185 elementary, middle and secondary schools in California. The
Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standards of academic quality and ethical
conduct, by providing for the professional growth of faculty, administrators, and trustees, and by promoting
ethnic and socio-economic diversity.
Cate School In 1910, Curtis Cate founded what is now Cate School. Today's Cate School is a testament
to spirit and to the commitment to service, scholarship, and character which continues to underlie all of
our aspirations.
Dunn School As a college preparatory school with a focus on cultivating scholarship, leadership,
teamwork, and compassion amongst its students, Dunn School is committed to a broad program of
academics, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and community service within a diverse community of
students, faculty, and staff.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's mission is to educate young
women in a holistic college preparatory program, where their unique gifts are viewed as essential for our
world, where they are nurtured by a vibrant community of faith and where truth and love are the highest
values.
Happy Valley School The Happy Valley School philosophy is drawn from the vision of our founders, who
believed that the environment which encourages the fullest development of student potential is one that
affords the opportunity to explore creative as well as intellectual abilities. We believe in working together in
a spirit of cooperation, not conformity, seeking to cultivate and express what is excellent in each.
Idyllwild Arts Academy Idyllwild's existence, not to mention its spectacular location, is due to the vision
of its founders, Dr. Max Krone and his wife Beatrice. Their goal- "to promote and advance artistic and
cultural development"- was realized with Idyllwild Arts Academy, the first independent boarding high
school for the arts in the Western U.S.
Julian Youth Academy All girls residential boarding school in California helping troubled teen girls
through firm but loving intervention.
Midland School Midland School strives to provide a unique college preparatory boarding school
experience to a diverse student body at relatively low cost. Through study and work, it teaches the value of
a lifetime of learning, self-reliance, simplicity, responsibility to community and the environment, and love
for the outdoors.
Monte Vista Christian School Monte Vista Christian School is not just a school, but an exciting journey;
one that will endure for a lifetime. A well-qualified faculty, excellent curriculum and a healthy, picturesque
environment will enhance every student's experience.
Ojai Valley School The philosophy of Ojai Valley School is contained in the motto "Integer Vitae,"
meaning wholeness of life, symmetry of life, soundness of life, and, therefore, poise and strength of life.
To accommodate this school philosophy, every effort is made to create an atmosphere for students and
faculty that is conducive to learning and growing through the framework of a warm family environment.
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Rio Lindo Adventist Academy offers an accredited, coeducational,
Christian education with the mission "to provide the highest quality, private education, in the state of
California, within a nurturing, Christian environment."
San Domenico School San Domenico School continues its 152 year history of offering challenging
college preparatory educational opportunities to students of all faiths and backgrounds. Known for its high
standards as an institution and its values-based education, the school is sponsored by the Dominican
Sisters of San Rafael operating with full accreditation.
Santa Catalina School Santa Catalina School, an independent accredited Catholic school founded in
1950, is somewhat unique in its configuration within the realm of independent schools. The thirty-six acre
campus, just three miles from the center of Monterey, is home to both a coeducational day lower school
(Preschool-Grade 8) with 268 students and an all-girls resident and day upper school (Grades 9-12) with
299 students.
Southwestern Academy Southwestern Academy offers a warm, friendly, safe and supportive
environment for boys and girls to grow toward success. Founded in 1924, Southwestern is an accredited,
not-for-profit, independent school offering classes for grades six through high school with a thorough
college preparatory program affording students personal attention to prepare them for universities and for
life.
Squaw Valley Academy Squaw Valley Academy is a California 6th-12th grade boarding school and day
school founded in 1978 to offer a combination of college preparatory learning, outdoor education, and
sports opportunities in the scenic California High Sierra at Lake Tahoe. SVA offers strong preparation for
college as its central focus and many outdoor sports and activities as a catalyst for personal growth and
achievement.
St. Catherine's Military Academy St. Catherine's, a Catholic school with a military tradition, academic
program strives for excellence with caring and supportive teachers experienced in working with boys in a
structured environment. St. Catherine's dormitory staff offers boys an environment that allows them to feel
secure and cared for as well as provides an experience that fosters rich, lifelong relationships with their
peers.
St. Catherine's Military Academy St. Catherine's is the only Catholic, international, military boarding
school for grades K-8 in the U.S. For more than 100 years we have provided excellence in education in a
nurturing and safe environment, instilling pride and self discipline in our cadets. Our graduates go on to
the finest college prep schools in the country.
Stevenson School Students at Stevenson have the responsibility to prepare for the college years by
sharpening the mind, expanding academic knowledge, and stretching intellectual reach; love the arts,
nature, recreation, and friends: and to respect yourself, and respect everyone else whose life touches
yours.
The Athenian School Athenian provides an engaging, challenging education on this beautiful 75-acre
campus at the base of Mt. Diablo near San Francisco in Northern California. Class size averages fifteen
students, and virtually 100% of our graduates gain admission to outstanding four-year colleges. Athenian
prepares a talented and diverse student body for the rigors of college and for a life of purpose and
personal fulfillment.
The Oak Grove School The intent of the Oak Grove School is for students to develop the skills necessary
to function in society, and at the same time to develop a foundation for inquiry into perennial questions of
human life. Consistent with the views of its founder, the school does not subscribe to any creed or
ideology. Rather, it assists students in the open-minded investigation of enduring human issues.
The Thacher School The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school located 85 miles
north of Los Angeles. The School serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous
college preparatory experience. The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in
which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life.
The Webb Schools The mission of Webb Schools is to provide a superior academic, athletic, and
residential experience within the unique context of a coordinate school structure by offering the full benefit
of living and learning in a diverse and supportive community. Principles and traditions of honor and
leadership are reinforced through a climate of mutual trust, responsible and caring behavior, service to
the school and the community, support of personal development and self-worth, and a strong
appreciation of the common good.
Villanova Preparatory School In the Augustinian tradition, Villanova Preparatory School’s mission is to
graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world the qualities of love, truth
and community.
Woodside Priory What is a good education? A standard answer but an incomplete one is "highly
qualified teachers, a rigorous curriculum, and evidence that the students learned their lessons well." A
Woodside Priory education offers students three additional components: a discovery of personal ethics, a
commitment to his or her community, and an informed sense of direction in his or her life.
COLORADO
Association of Colorado Independent Schools The Association of Colorado Independent Schools
accredits, supports, and promotes independent schools in Colorado in a way that respects each school's
mission and fosters excellence in teaching and learning. Independent schools vary widely in emphasis,
style, extracurricular offerings, and academic expectations and experiences.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School For 50 years, Colorado Rocky Mountain School has educated the
whole child. Within their balanced program of college-preparatory academics, arts, community service,
and athletics, students are prepared for college — and for life.
Colorado Timberline Academy Colorado Timberline Academy is a non-profit, college and outdoor
oriented, co-educational, secondary boarding school dedicated to the enrichment and growth of each of
its members in a community mountain setting. CTA strives to create academic and personal development
by fostering individuality, freedom with responsibility, creativity, respect for the outdoors and global
awareness.
Fountain Valley School Fountain Valley School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory,
boarding and day school located just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The panoramas of open
prairie and snow-capped mountains are a continual source of personal inspiration, as well as a reminder
of the opportunities and responsibilities that lie beyond the School's boundaries.
Lowell Whiteman School Lowell Whiteman school is a small, independent, co-educational secondary
school for boarding and day students who wish to complement a college preparatory liberal arts
curriculum with the excitement of wilderness and world explorations. High quality teaching, low student to
teacher ratios, and supervised study are the cornerstones of the scholastic program.
Monarch Center for Family Healing Monarch Center for Family Healing is a wilderness therapy program
and teen treatment center that provides help for youths and troubled teens between the ages of 10 and 18
that are struggling with their relationships with parents, friends, teachers, etc., delinquency, substance
abuse, poor school performance, legal problems, etc.
CONNECTICUT
Canterbury School Canterbury is a college preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in
grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values. The School's
educational environment fosters academic rigor, athletic development, artistic enrichment and spiritual
growth.
Kent School Students at Kent are part of a dynamic community of learning. Through a challenging
academic program, with instruction provided by our talented faculty, Kent's strong college preparatory
curriculum provides a classical liberal arts education, preparing students to go on to study at leading
colleges and universities.
Marianapolis Preparatory School Marianapolis Preparatory School offers a rigorous program of studies
comprised of honors and Advanced Placement courses, an average class size of 13, state-of-the-art
technology labs, and a comprehensive advisor system. Marianapolis also boasts competitive athletic
teams and an extensive visual and performing arts program.
Miss Porter's School Miss Porter's School excels at preparing young women for college, for leadership,
and for life. Their attentive, diverse boarding and day community provides a demanding curriculum —
academic, artistic, athletic, and residential. They challenge their students to become informed, bold,
resourceful, and ethical global citizens. They expect their graduates to shape a changing world.
Pomfret School Pomfret School maintains rigorous academic standards and holds high expectations of
its students and faculty. The Pomfret community fosters an intellectual freedom that requires academic
discipline and creates opportunities for hard work and play. A Pomfret education is not just the acquisition
of information or learning other people's ideas, but it is also the process of growing as a person and as
part of a community.
Saint Thomas More School Saint Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory boarding
school in the Catholic tradition for young men who have demonstrated intellectual ability yet have not
realized their potential. Within a structured environment, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen the
intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of every student.
Salisbury School The mission of Salisbury School is to educate young men by inspiring in each student
an enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual, physical, and moral
development. The close partnership of student and teacher encourages each young man to take pride in
his accomplishments, to think critically and creatively, to participate actively in his own education, and to
make responsible decisions for his future.
South Kent School Three principles define South Kent School: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and
Directness of Purpose. South Kent School fosters these principles in a community, small in numbers, that
provides a safe and supportive family structure.
The Ethel Walker School The Ethel Walker School, founded in 1911, is an independent, college
preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 6 to 12. This diverse community of learners and
friends strives to live according to the values of honor and excellence. Each young woman finds her
unique voice and learns to contribute it to the pursuit of these values.
The Grove School The Grove School is a therapeutic boarding school for emotionally fragile teenagers.
The Grove School is designed to meet the needs of adolescent boys and girls (11 years of age and older)
with average or above average intelligence, who have been unsuccessful in making a satisfactory
adjustment in their homes, in their schools, or in their social relationships.
DELAWARE
Cedars Academy The Cedars Academy is a co-educational private preparatory school for students ages
10-18 who demonstrate a need for enhanced academic and social skill development. Our philosophy is
that our students can develop stronger academic skills, and will benefit from a more secure and well-
developed self-esteem. The program at Cedars is based upon our understanding of the comprehensive
nature of the learning problems characteristic of the student we enroll, many who have been classified as
having learning disabilities or ADHD. These students tend to encounter difficulties in the classroom, with
peers, and among the family because they process and perceive information differently than others.
Traditional educational methods have put these students in a situation where failure is guaranteed. We
offer a structured education in an intimate academic environment with small class sizes and individual
attention. The academic curriculum at Cedars is designed to prepare students for a college-bound course
throughout their studies. The faculty at Cedars teach that making an effort to work at each step, as best
one can, is the way to be successful.
Saint Andrew's School Saint Andrew's School alumni will be healthy, responsible, and accomplished
individuals of honor, integrity, and respect, who have achieved academic excellence. The school
continues to cultivate a morally courageous community of learners who seek and find the best of the
human spirit in themselves and others.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Universal Ballet Academy The Universal Ballet Academy is a place where students work together to
realize their potential in their art - classical ballet. They push their limits and make new friends for life. Our
staff is always there trying to help every step of the way. Students participate in the development and
structuring of activities, events and excursions by joining planning committees of their choice.
FLORIDA
Admiral Farragut Academy The Academy is America's first preparatory school with Naval training. It is an
independent coeducational day and boarding school (both 5 & 7 day boarding) that has earned the title of
Honor Naval School through our Naval Junior ROTC program. Student population is made up of grades
Pre-Kindergarten through 12.
All Saints' Episcopal School All Saints' Episcopal School in historic Vicksburg, Mississippi exists to
nurture the gifts that make your child unique. Through highly individualized attention, we can help your
child to succeed in the classroom like never before, which is the surest way for your child to reach his or
her potential in college and beyond.
Montverde Academy Montverde Academy, located in Montverde, Florida (just outside of Orlando), is an
independent, coeducational boarding and day school, offering an enriching day and boarding program for
seventh grade through 12th grade. The three principles of knowledge, character, and community have
guided five generations of Montverde Academy students since the school was established in 1912.
Saint Andrew's School Saint Andrew's School alumni will be healthy, responsible, and accomplished
individuals of honor, integrity, and respect, who have achieved academic excellence. The school
continues to cultivate a morally courageous community of learners who seek and find the best of the
human spirit in themselves and others.
The Bolles School The Bolles School prepares students for college and life by inspiring achievement,
integrity, confidence, and compassion in an academic community dedicated to nurturing mind, body, and
soul. Accordingly, Bolles provides an unequaled breadth of opportunities and experiences which enable
every student to optimize his or her unique interests, abilities, and talents.
The North Broward Preparatory Schools A Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) accredited college-preparatory independent school of
2,100 students in grades PK-12 serving the Palm Beach and Broward Counties of Southern Florida since
1957.
Vanguard School The mission of the Vanguard School is to provide an individualized program in a
nurturing environment which enables students to develop to their fullest capabilities: Academically,
Socially and Personally.
GEORGIA
Brandon Hall Brandon Hall provides both one-on-one and small group college preparatory classes for
students who, for a variety of reasons, have not been achieving their potential. Emphasizing personal
attention, organization, structure, accountability, the ordering of priorities, applied study skills, and multi-
sensory instruction, the school seeks to motivate each student to fulfill the school’s motto, ad renovandum
ac florendum, to begin anew and flourish.
Brenau Academy Brenau Academy was founded in 1928 on the campus of Brenau Women's College by
Dr. H.J. Pearce, who saw a need to provide exemplary secondary education to young women. Brenau
Academy's program is designed to foster the growth of an open and inquiring mind and to prepare
graduates for admission to college.
Darlington School Darlington School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school, serves
high school-aged boarders and day students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Hidden Lake Academy Hidden Lake Academy's mission is to provide a learning experience for students
that have not succeeded academically or socially in other settings. They address the development of a
whole child. They facilitate intellectual development through academic challenge and support; emotional
and social growth through supportive group therapy; spiritual insight through a variety of inspirational
opportunities; and physical development through recreational and wilderness based experiences.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School's mission is to create an environment of
order, truth, caring, and concern where the students of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds learn
to live together with new understanding, and prepare for college by beginning the habit of life long
learning, and personal and spiritual development.
Riverside Military Academy Riverside Military Academy, one of the nation’s finest college preparatory
academies for young men in grades seven through twelve, strives to provide a supportive and challenging
educational environment that fosters scholarly competence and intellectual curiosity, enhances spiritual
and physical fitness, and develops leadership skills and the strength of character necessary for success
in college and in life.
Tallulah Falls School At Tallulah Falls School the quality of the academic program and the academic
success of students are priorities that form the foundation for the School. A dedicated and highly qualified
faculty, outstanding facilities, a broad and challenging curriculum, small classes, and eager, motivated
students all contribute to the accomplishment of academic goals.
HAWAII
Hawaii Preparatory Academy The Hawaii Preparatory Academy is the premier college preparatory
boarding and day school for the Pacific region. Its character and personality derive from six emphases: 1)
putting students first, 2)striving for excellence, 3)concern for the individual, 4)accepting, appreciating, and
seeking challenges, 5)being consistent, and 6)exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior.
Programs emphasize the intellectual, physical, moral, and spiritual development of students to help them
achieve their highest potential as individuals and members of society.
IDAHO
Academy Ranches A private, therapeutic residential program on a ranch setting for at-risk and struggling
boys ages 12 to 17. Academy Ranches treatment philosophy is centered on the healing ability of horses,
hard work, and education.
ILLINOIS
Brehm Preparatory School Brehm’s mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities
to recognize and optimize their full potential. By fostering a family environment where educational, social,
and emotional needs of each student are addressed in a focused, holistic program, through partnership
among staff, students, parents, board, and the community.
Broadview Academy Broadview Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist residential high school located in
La Fox, Illinois. Over the span of 90 years, more than 3,000 graduates have left the halls of learning to
serve around the world.
Glenwood School Glenwood is a safe-place for kids to live, learn and grow! With campuses in Glenwood
and St. Charles, Illinois, Glenwood is a preventative residential-educational program serving low-income,
mostly single-parent families facing difficult circumstances.
Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is an independent, coeducational,
boarding/day, college preparatory school, grades nine through twelve, strives to embody in its practices
and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1858, is
an independent, Catholic, boarding and day, college preparatory school for young women, grades 9-12,
who wish to pursue a course of study committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-
based community.
INDIANA
Culver Military Academy The Culver Academies are independent college preparatory boarding schools
comprised of Culver Military Academy and Culver Girls Academy. Henry Harrison Culver founded Culver
Military Academy in 1894 "for the purpose of thoroughly preparing young men for the best colleges,
scientific schools and businesses of America."
Howe Military School The mission of Howe Military School is to prepare young men and women for
advanced education while developing the individual character required for success in any endeavor. We
accomplish this mission through a three-pronged approach to education: Spiritual, Intellectual, and
Physical, with the goal of the attainment of a clean mind in a sound body.
LaLumiere School For almost a half-century, LaLumiere School has provided a comprehensive college-
preparatory education for qualified young men and women from a rich diversity of backgrounds. It seeks to
develop character, scholarship, and faith, while remaining both independently accredited and faithful to its
Catholic heritage.
IOWA
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment was
founded by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to provide Consciousness-Based education for the
preschool through secondary levels. Consciousness-Based education enlivens the whole brain
physiology of the student, thereby providing the basis for the experience of higher states of consciousness
and enlightenment. This holistic development of consciousness brings fulfillment to the study of all
academic disciplines and provides the basis for success in the student's own life and for society as a
whole.
Scattergood Friends School In addition to providing a solid foundation for higher education, Scattergood
is a learning community that fosters creativity in the arts, the practical application of knowledge through
work and service, and cooperation and enjoyment in living with others. Scattergood is guided by the
values of integrity, simplicity, and harmony with others and with nature.
ALABAMA
Indian Springs School Indian Springs School has a special part to play in independent education. The
cornerstones of the Indian Springs experience are academic excellence, the friendliness and
personalization that come with thinking small, a sense of open-mindedness that derives from genuine
diversity, and a commitment to cultivating good citizenship.
Lyman Ward Military Academy While military schools mean different things to different people, Lyman
Ward's purpose is simple. LWMA is a boy's military boarding school of tradition and distinction that has
provided students from around the world with a quality military prep school experience and outstanding
character education since 1898.
Marion Military Institute The Prep school program is 4 years of academic work designed to prepare
cadets for college. Marion Military Institute's Prep school program is separate and distinct from our college
program and School of Service Academy Preparation (SAP) Program. Cadets who successfully complete
academic work for grades 9-12 are awarded a high school diploma.
St. Bernard Preparatory Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, St. Bernard
Prep is a co-ed Catholic boarding and day school for grades 9-12. For over a century St. Bernard has been
providing a quality education to generations of students.
ARIZONA
Copper Canyon Academy Copper Canyon, in Rimrock, Arizona, is a boarding school for girls ages 13-17
that are in need of a structured therapeutic environment. The program offers a warm, nurturing
environment that promotes emotional and academic growth for every student. The staff at Copper Canyon
Academy is comprised of well-trained professionals working with adolescents. Copper Canyon Academy
boarding school for girls assists families and gives them the reassurance that there is a wonderful future
ahead for their child and family. We truly believe combining a warm, caring, structured environment allows
students to progress to their fullest potential.
Orme School The Orme School is a unique community for teachers and students who share a passion
for academic excellence, outdoor adventure, and personal challenge. The Orme School mission is based
upon the values of Tradition, Excellence, and Character.
Southwestern Academy Southwestern Academy offers a warm, friendly, safe and supportive
environment for boys and girls to grow toward success. Founded in 1924, Southwestern is an accredited,
not-for-profit, independent school offering classes for grades six through high school with a thorough
college preparatory program affording students personal attention to prepare them for universities and for
life.
Spring Ridge Academy Spring Ridge Academy offers high school women a choice for change and an
opportunity to redirect their lives. The catalyst for creating this change is a powerful, affirmative program
that creates confidence and competence in core areas: emotional, physical, academic, community, and
family. At Spring Ridge Academy, students confront and master the self-limiting beliefs, attitudes, and
behaviors separating them from success. Low self-esteem, social inappropriateness, poor school
performance – these are challenges to be managed, not immovable roadblocks.
St. Paul's Academy St. Paul's Preparatory Academy motivates young men to succeed in a challenging
academic environment that inspires character development, leadership, and spiritual awareness.
Sun Valley Indian School Sun Valley Indian School provides a clean, warm, and safe boarding school
environment, where our children live under the loving and prayerful care of dedicated dorm parents. The
college preparatory program allows our children to participate in a wide variety of foundational classes:
science, literature, math, English, physical education, Bible, history and art.
The Fenster School Fenster’s college prep curriculum offers students the opportunity to take courses for
high school and college credit. Earning college credit while in high school gives Fenster students the
opportunity to begin college with some educational requirements already met.
Verde Valley School A school is many things, but first and last it ought to be a place where young people
learn how to think for themselves. At Verde Valley School a genuinely educated person is not simply one
who has attained impressive academic and professional success. At VVS, citizenship and courage and a
commitment to the improvement of the world are our standards.
ARKANSAS
Subiaco Academy Subiaco Academy, a boarding/day high school, is dedicated to providing young men
with the opportunity for a college preparatory education in a stable and structured environment nourished
by Christian values.
CALIFORNIA
Academy of the Sierras Academy of the Sierras, a Healthy Living Academy, is the first therapeutic
boarding school for overweight teens ages 13-18. It is a place where teens struggling with their weight are
able to turn their lives around. The Clinical Director and the Members of the Advisory Board of Healthy
Living Academies are among the world's leading experts in weight loss. Centrally located in the California
countryside and in close proximity to three national parks, Academy of the Sierras provides an ideal
environment for teens to learn and adopt an active, healthy lifestyle.
Army and Navy Academy At the Army and Navy Academy, cadets cultivate strength of character,
individual excellence, and responsible leadership, and upon graduation, they are prepared to lead lives of
academic, personal, and professional achievement. Young men realize their potential through academic,
extracurricular, and leadership programs that create a well-rounded learning experience.
California Assoc of Independent Schools (CAIS) The California Association of Independent Schools
(CAIS) is a non-profit organization of 185 elementary, middle and secondary schools in California. The
Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standards of academic quality and ethical
conduct, by providing for the professional growth of faculty, administrators, and trustees, and by promoting
ethnic and socio-economic diversity.
Cate School In 1910, Curtis Cate founded what is now Cate School. Today's Cate School is a testament
to spirit and to the commitment to service, scholarship, and character which continues to underlie all of
our aspirations.
Dunn School As a college preparatory school with a focus on cultivating scholarship, leadership,
teamwork, and compassion amongst its students, Dunn School is committed to a broad program of
academics, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and community service within a diverse community of
students, faculty, and staff.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's mission is to educate young
women in a holistic college preparatory program, where their unique gifts are viewed as essential for our
world, where they are nurtured by a vibrant community of faith and where truth and love are the highest
values.
Happy Valley School The Happy Valley School philosophy is drawn from the vision of our founders, who
believed that the environment which encourages the fullest development of student potential is one that
affords the opportunity to explore creative as well as intellectual abilities. We believe in working together in
a spirit of cooperation, not conformity, seeking to cultivate and express what is excellent in each.
Idyllwild Arts Academy Idyllwild's existence, not to mention its spectacular location, is due to the vision
of its founders, Dr. Max Krone and his wife Beatrice. Their goal- "to promote and advance artistic and
cultural development"- was realized with Idyllwild Arts Academy, the first independent boarding high
school for the arts in the Western U.S.
Julian Youth Academy All girls residential boarding school in California helping troubled teen girls
through firm but loving intervention.
Midland School Midland School strives to provide a unique college preparatory boarding school
experience to a diverse student body at relatively low cost. Through study and work, it teaches the value of
a lifetime of learning, self-reliance, simplicity, responsibility to community and the environment, and love
for the outdoors.
Monte Vista Christian School Monte Vista Christian School is not just a school, but an exciting journey;
one that will endure for a lifetime. A well-qualified faculty, excellent curriculum and a healthy, picturesque
environment will enhance every student's experience.
Ojai Valley School The philosophy of Ojai Valley School is contained in the motto "Integer Vitae,"
meaning wholeness of life, symmetry of life, soundness of life, and, therefore, poise and strength of life.
To accommodate this school philosophy, every effort is made to create an atmosphere for students and
faculty that is conducive to learning and growing through the framework of a warm family environment.
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Rio Lindo Adventist Academy offers an accredited, coeducational,
Christian education with the mission "to provide the highest quality, private education, in the state of
California, within a nurturing, Christian environment."
San Domenico School San Domenico School continues its 152 year history of offering challenging
college preparatory educational opportunities to students of all faiths and backgrounds. Known for its high
standards as an institution and its values-based education, the school is sponsored by the Dominican
Sisters of San Rafael operating with full accreditation.
Santa Catalina School Santa Catalina School, an independent accredited Catholic school founded in
1950, is somewhat unique in its configuration within the realm of independent schools. The thirty-six acre
campus, just three miles from the center of Monterey, is home to both a coeducational day lower school
(Preschool-Grade 8) with 268 students and an all-girls resident and day upper school (Grades 9-12) with
299 students.
Southwestern Academy Southwestern Academy offers a warm, friendly, safe and supportive
environment for boys and girls to grow toward success. Founded in 1924, Southwestern is an accredited,
not-for-profit, independent school offering classes for grades six through high school with a thorough
college preparatory program affording students personal attention to prepare them for universities and for
life.
Squaw Valley Academy Squaw Valley Academy is a California 6th-12th grade boarding school and day
school founded in 1978 to offer a combination of college preparatory learning, outdoor education, and
sports opportunities in the scenic California High Sierra at Lake Tahoe. SVA offers strong preparation for
college as its central focus and many outdoor sports and activities as a catalyst for personal growth and
achievement.
St. Catherine's Military Academy St. Catherine's, a Catholic school with a military tradition, academic
program strives for excellence with caring and supportive teachers experienced in working with boys in a
structured environment. St. Catherine's dormitory staff offers boys an environment that allows them to feel
secure and cared for as well as provides an experience that fosters rich, lifelong relationships with their
peers.
St. Catherine's Military Academy St. Catherine's is the only Catholic, international, military boarding
school for grades K-8 in the U.S. For more than 100 years we have provided excellence in education in a
nurturing and safe environment, instilling pride and self discipline in our cadets. Our graduates go on to
the finest college prep schools in the country.
Stevenson School Students at Stevenson have the responsibility to prepare for the college years by
sharpening the mind, expanding academic knowledge, and stretching intellectual reach; love the arts,
nature, recreation, and friends: and to respect yourself, and respect everyone else whose life touches
yours.
The Athenian School Athenian provides an engaging, challenging education on this beautiful 75-acre
campus at the base of Mt. Diablo near San Francisco in Northern California. Class size averages fifteen
students, and virtually 100% of our graduates gain admission to outstanding four-year colleges. Athenian
prepares a talented and diverse student body for the rigors of college and for a life of purpose and
personal fulfillment.
The Oak Grove School The intent of the Oak Grove School is for students to develop the skills necessary
to function in society, and at the same time to develop a foundation for inquiry into perennial questions of
human life. Consistent with the views of its founder, the school does not subscribe to any creed or
ideology. Rather, it assists students in the open-minded investigation of enduring human issues.
The Thacher School The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school located 85 miles
north of Los Angeles. The School serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous
college preparatory experience. The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in
which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life.
The Webb Schools The mission of Webb Schools is to provide a superior academic, athletic, and
residential experience within the unique context of a coordinate school structure by offering the full benefit
of living and learning in a diverse and supportive community. Principles and traditions of honor and
leadership are reinforced through a climate of mutual trust, responsible and caring behavior, service to
the school and the community, support of personal development and self-worth, and a strong
appreciation of the common good.
Villanova Preparatory School In the Augustinian tradition, Villanova Preparatory School’s mission is to
graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world the qualities of love, truth
and community.
Woodside Priory What is a good education? A standard answer but an incomplete one is "highly
qualified teachers, a rigorous curriculum, and evidence that the students learned their lessons well." A
Woodside Priory education offers students three additional components: a discovery of personal ethics, a
commitment to his or her community, and an informed sense of direction in his or her life.
COLORADO
Association of Colorado Independent Schools The Association of Colorado Independent Schools
accredits, supports, and promotes independent schools in Colorado in a way that respects each school's
mission and fosters excellence in teaching and learning. Independent schools vary widely in emphasis,
style, extracurricular offerings, and academic expectations and experiences.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School For 50 years, Colorado Rocky Mountain School has educated the
whole child. Within their balanced program of college-preparatory academics, arts, community service,
and athletics, students are prepared for college — and for life.
Colorado Timberline Academy Colorado Timberline Academy is a non-profit, college and outdoor
oriented, co-educational, secondary boarding school dedicated to the enrichment and growth of each of
its members in a community mountain setting. CTA strives to create academic and personal development
by fostering individuality, freedom with responsibility, creativity, respect for the outdoors and global
awareness.
Fountain Valley School Fountain Valley School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory,
boarding and day school located just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The panoramas of open
prairie and snow-capped mountains are a continual source of personal inspiration, as well as a reminder
of the opportunities and responsibilities that lie beyond the School's boundaries.
Lowell Whiteman School Lowell Whiteman school is a small, independent, co-educational secondary
school for boarding and day students who wish to complement a college preparatory liberal arts
curriculum with the excitement of wilderness and world explorations. High quality teaching, low student to
teacher ratios, and supervised study are the cornerstones of the scholastic program.
Monarch Center for Family Healing Monarch Center for Family Healing is a wilderness therapy program
and teen treatment center that provides help for youths and troubled teens between the ages of 10 and 18
that are struggling with their relationships with parents, friends, teachers, etc., delinquency, substance
abuse, poor school performance, legal problems, etc.
CONNECTICUT
Canterbury School Canterbury is a college preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in
grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values. The School's
educational environment fosters academic rigor, athletic development, artistic enrichment and spiritual
growth.
Kent School Students at Kent are part of a dynamic community of learning. Through a challenging
academic program, with instruction provided by our talented faculty, Kent's strong college preparatory
curriculum provides a classical liberal arts education, preparing students to go on to study at leading
colleges and universities.
Marianapolis Preparatory School Marianapolis Preparatory School offers a rigorous program of studies
comprised of honors and Advanced Placement courses, an average class size of 13, state-of-the-art
technology labs, and a comprehensive advisor system. Marianapolis also boasts competitive athletic
teams and an extensive visual and performing arts program.
Miss Porter's School Miss Porter's School excels at preparing young women for college, for leadership,
and for life. Their attentive, diverse boarding and day community provides a demanding curriculum —
academic, artistic, athletic, and residential. They challenge their students to become informed, bold,
resourceful, and ethical global citizens. They expect their graduates to shape a changing world.
Pomfret School Pomfret School maintains rigorous academic standards and holds high expectations of
its students and faculty. The Pomfret community fosters an intellectual freedom that requires academic
discipline and creates opportunities for hard work and play. A Pomfret education is not just the acquisition
of information or learning other people's ideas, but it is also the process of growing as a person and as
part of a community.
Saint Thomas More School Saint Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory boarding
school in the Catholic tradition for young men who have demonstrated intellectual ability yet have not
realized their potential. Within a structured environment, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen the
intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of every student.
Salisbury School The mission of Salisbury School is to educate young men by inspiring in each student
an enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual, physical, and moral
development. The close partnership of student and teacher encourages each young man to take pride in
his accomplishments, to think critically and creatively, to participate actively in his own education, and to
make responsible decisions for his future.
South Kent School Three principles define South Kent School: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and
Directness of Purpose. South Kent School fosters these principles in a community, small in numbers, that
provides a safe and supportive family structure.
The Ethel Walker School The Ethel Walker School, founded in 1911, is an independent, college
preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 6 to 12. This diverse community of learners and
friends strives to live according to the values of honor and excellence. Each young woman finds her
unique voice and learns to contribute it to the pursuit of these values.
The Grove School The Grove School is a therapeutic boarding school for emotionally fragile teenagers.
The Grove School is designed to meet the needs of adolescent boys and girls (11 years of age and older)
with average or above average intelligence, who have been unsuccessful in making a satisfactory
adjustment in their homes, in their schools, or in their social relationships.
DELAWARE
Cedars Academy The Cedars Academy is a co-educational private preparatory school for students ages
10-18 who demonstrate a need for enhanced academic and social skill development. Our philosophy is
that our students can develop stronger academic skills, and will benefit from a more secure and well-
developed self-esteem. The program at Cedars is based upon our understanding of the comprehensive
nature of the learning problems characteristic of the student we enroll, many who have been classified as
having learning disabilities or ADHD. These students tend to encounter difficulties in the classroom, with
peers, and among the family because they process and perceive information differently than others.
Traditional educational methods have put these students in a situation where failure is guaranteed. We
offer a structured education in an intimate academic environment with small class sizes and individual
attention. The academic curriculum at Cedars is designed to prepare students for a college-bound course
throughout their studies. The faculty at Cedars teach that making an effort to work at each step, as best
one can, is the way to be successful.
Saint Andrew's School Saint Andrew's School alumni will be healthy, responsible, and accomplished
individuals of honor, integrity, and respect, who have achieved academic excellence. The school
continues to cultivate a morally courageous community of learners who seek and find the best of the
human spirit in themselves and others.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Universal Ballet Academy The Universal Ballet Academy is a place where students work together to
realize their potential in their art - classical ballet. They push their limits and make new friends for life. Our
staff is always there trying to help every step of the way. Students participate in the development and
structuring of activities, events and excursions by joining planning committees of their choice.
FLORIDA
Admiral Farragut Academy The Academy is America's first preparatory school with Naval training. It is an
independent coeducational day and boarding school (both 5 & 7 day boarding) that has earned the title of
Honor Naval School through our Naval Junior ROTC program. Student population is made up of grades
Pre-Kindergarten through 12.
All Saints' Episcopal School All Saints' Episcopal School in historic Vicksburg, Mississippi exists to
nurture the gifts that make your child unique. Through highly individualized attention, we can help your
child to succeed in the classroom like never before, which is the surest way for your child to reach his or
her potential in college and beyond.
Montverde Academy Montverde Academy, located in Montverde, Florida (just outside of Orlando), is an
independent, coeducational boarding and day school, offering an enriching day and boarding program for
seventh grade through 12th grade. The three principles of knowledge, character, and community have
guided five generations of Montverde Academy students since the school was established in 1912.
Saint Andrew's School Saint Andrew's School alumni will be healthy, responsible, and accomplished
individuals of honor, integrity, and respect, who have achieved academic excellence. The school
continues to cultivate a morally courageous community of learners who seek and find the best of the
human spirit in themselves and others.
The Bolles School The Bolles School prepares students for college and life by inspiring achievement,
integrity, confidence, and compassion in an academic community dedicated to nurturing mind, body, and
soul. Accordingly, Bolles provides an unequaled breadth of opportunities and experiences which enable
every student to optimize his or her unique interests, abilities, and talents.
The North Broward Preparatory Schools A Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) accredited college-preparatory independent school of
2,100 students in grades PK-12 serving the Palm Beach and Broward Counties of Southern Florida since
1957.
Vanguard School The mission of the Vanguard School is to provide an individualized program in a
nurturing environment which enables students to develop to their fullest capabilities: Academically,
Socially and Personally.
GEORGIA
Brandon Hall Brandon Hall provides both one-on-one and small group college preparatory classes for
students who, for a variety of reasons, have not been achieving their potential. Emphasizing personal
attention, organization, structure, accountability, the ordering of priorities, applied study skills, and multi-
sensory instruction, the school seeks to motivate each student to fulfill the school’s motto, ad renovandum
ac florendum, to begin anew and flourish.
Brenau Academy Brenau Academy was founded in 1928 on the campus of Brenau Women's College by
Dr. H.J. Pearce, who saw a need to provide exemplary secondary education to young women. Brenau
Academy's program is designed to foster the growth of an open and inquiring mind and to prepare
graduates for admission to college.
Darlington School Darlington School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school, serves
high school-aged boarders and day students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Hidden Lake Academy Hidden Lake Academy's mission is to provide a learning experience for students
that have not succeeded academically or socially in other settings. They address the development of a
whole child. They facilitate intellectual development through academic challenge and support; emotional
and social growth through supportive group therapy; spiritual insight through a variety of inspirational
opportunities; and physical development through recreational and wilderness based experiences.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School's mission is to create an environment of
order, truth, caring, and concern where the students of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds learn
to live together with new understanding, and prepare for college by beginning the habit of life long
learning, and personal and spiritual development.
Riverside Military Academy Riverside Military Academy, one of the nation’s finest college preparatory
academies for young men in grades seven through twelve, strives to provide a supportive and challenging
educational environment that fosters scholarly competence and intellectual curiosity, enhances spiritual
and physical fitness, and develops leadership skills and the strength of character necessary for success
in college and in life.
Tallulah Falls School At Tallulah Falls School the quality of the academic program and the academic
success of students are priorities that form the foundation for the School. A dedicated and highly qualified
faculty, outstanding facilities, a broad and challenging curriculum, small classes, and eager, motivated
students all contribute to the accomplishment of academic goals.
HAWAII
Hawaii Preparatory Academy The Hawaii Preparatory Academy is the premier college preparatory
boarding and day school for the Pacific region. Its character and personality derive from six emphases: 1)
putting students first, 2)striving for excellence, 3)concern for the individual, 4)accepting, appreciating, and
seeking challenges, 5)being consistent, and 6)exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior.
Programs emphasize the intellectual, physical, moral, and spiritual development of students to help them
achieve their highest potential as individuals and members of society.
IDAHO
Academy Ranches A private, therapeutic residential program on a ranch setting for at-risk and struggling
boys ages 12 to 17. Academy Ranches treatment philosophy is centered on the healing ability of horses,
hard work, and education.
ILLINOIS
Brehm Preparatory School Brehm’s mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities
to recognize and optimize their full potential. By fostering a family environment where educational, social,
and emotional needs of each student are addressed in a focused, holistic program, through partnership
among staff, students, parents, board, and the community.
Broadview Academy Broadview Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist residential high school located in
La Fox, Illinois. Over the span of 90 years, more than 3,000 graduates have left the halls of learning to
serve around the world.
Glenwood School Glenwood is a safe-place for kids to live, learn and grow! With campuses in Glenwood
and St. Charles, Illinois, Glenwood is a preventative residential-educational program serving low-income,
mostly single-parent families facing difficult circumstances.
Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is an independent, coeducational,
boarding/day, college preparatory school, grades nine through twelve, strives to embody in its practices
and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1858, is
an independent, Catholic, boarding and day, college preparatory school for young women, grades 9-12,
who wish to pursue a course of study committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-
based community.
INDIANA
Culver Military Academy The Culver Academies are independent college preparatory boarding schools
comprised of Culver Military Academy and Culver Girls Academy. Henry Harrison Culver founded Culver
Military Academy in 1894 "for the purpose of thoroughly preparing young men for the best colleges,
scientific schools and businesses of America."
Howe Military School The mission of Howe Military School is to prepare young men and women for
advanced education while developing the individual character required for success in any endeavor. We
accomplish this mission through a three-pronged approach to education: Spiritual, Intellectual, and
Physical, with the goal of the attainment of a clean mind in a sound body.
LaLumiere School For almost a half-century, LaLumiere School has provided a comprehensive college-
preparatory education for qualified young men and women from a rich diversity of backgrounds. It seeks to
develop character, scholarship, and faith, while remaining both independently accredited and faithful to its
Catholic heritage.
IOWA
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment was
founded by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to provide Consciousness-Based education for the
preschool through secondary levels. Consciousness-Based education enlivens the whole brain
physiology of the student, thereby providing the basis for the experience of higher states of consciousness
and enlightenment. This holistic development of consciousness brings fulfillment to the study of all
academic disciplines and provides the basis for success in the student's own life and for society as a
whole.
Scattergood Friends School In addition to providing a solid foundation for higher education, Scattergood
is a learning community that fosters creativity in the arts, the practical application of knowledge through
work and service, and cooperation and enjoyment in living with others. Scattergood is guided by the
values of integrity, simplicity, and harmony with others and with nature.
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Find a juvenile facility in any of the fifty United States. Search for traditional co-educational or college
preparatory schools or specialty private institutions. Learning facilities, listed by state, include ADD
boarding schools, single sex schools, religious, junior or military schools.
All the juvenile institutions listed below are geared towards good academic performance combined with
personal development to produce a well-rounded individual with the qualifications and skills sought by
universities and employers alike.
Find a juvenile facility in any of the fifty United States. Search for traditional co-educational or college
preparatory schools or specialty private institutions. Learning facilities, listed by state, include ADD
boarding schools, single sex schools, religious, junior or military schools.
All the juvenile institutions listed below are geared towards good academic performance combined with
personal development to produce a well-rounded individual with the qualifications and skills sought by
universities and employers alike.
O - W
OHIO
Gilmour Academy As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its
mission the education of the mind and the heart. Gilmour instills in each student a strong sense of
personal self-worth through personal achievement. The world our students will soon lead will require
them to be persons of great courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn.
Olney Friends School Olney Friends School, a co-educational boarding school for grades 9 through 12,
provides an intellectually challenging college preparatory program in a supportive Friends community that
promotes traditional Quaker values such as integrity and simplicity, while encouraging freedom of
expression, creative thinking and acceptance of individual differences.
The Andrews School An Andrews Education is a sound and exciting educational investment. For over
eighty years, our personalized approach to women's education and our size, offerings, and facilities have
combined to insure that each student at The Andrews School receives an exceptional education. Evidence
confirms that an all-girls school provides numerous advantages that help girls to realize their potential
and fulfill their aspirations.
The Grand River Academy The Grand River Academy is a traditional nonsectarian, non-military, boarding
high school whose primary goal is to prepare boys for a successful college education. The Academy is
located one hour east of Cleveland, Ohio.
Western Reserve Academy Western Reserve Academy offers an outstanding education to talented,
motivated students and has a long tradition of placing its graduates at the most selective schools in the
country. Reserve is an open and caring community that shares a set of fundamental values: excellence,
integrity, compassion.
OREGON
Canyonville Christian Academy Canyonville Christian Academy, a fully accredited boarding high school,
has won national and state academic awards and aims to to encourage all students to achieve their full
potential. CCA offers a distinctly Christian education in a standard classroom setting. The curriculum
includes all state-required courses for graduation and a Bible course each term. In addition, for the
college-bound student and those with special interests, CCA offers math through calculus, science
through physics, foreign language, computer education, music and other electives.
Milo Adventist Academy Milo Adventist Academy is a school family committed to creating opportunities
for developing a Christlike character, pursuing educational excellence, and discovering the joy of service
in a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment.
Mount Bachelor Academy Located outside of Bend, Oregon, just east of the majestic Cascade
Mountains, Mount Bachelor Academy offers a 14-16 month therapeutic boarding school program. The
curriculum is designed for adolescents 13-18 who may have behavioral, emotional, motivational
problems or learning disabilities. MBA has been providing a well-rounded curriculum integrating
therapeutic counseling with intellectual, social and physical growth in a boarding school environment
since 1988.
New Leaf Academy New Leaf is a therapeutic boarding school that offers a safe, nurturing environment
for struggling middle school age girls. At the time of admission, our students are over 10 and under 14
years of age. Our 18-21 month program teaches positive self-expression, responsibility and helps
troubled young girls and their families transition to a better place.
NorthStar Center North Star Center is a young-adult transitional-living program specializing in assisting
struggling students with high school completion, college-prep and college-level courses. Located in the
small college and resort community of Bend, Oregon, all students receive personal academic assistance,
individual and group counseling, character building wilderness experience and ongoing support in
becoming a responsible young adult. Achieving progressive independence to self-reliance is a major
focus for all students. The program length is one year.
Oregon Episcopal School The purpose of Oregon Episcopal School is to prepare students with promise
for higher education and lifelong learning and to enhance their intellectual, physical, social, emotional,
spiritual, and artistic growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world
communities.
The Delphian School The Delphian School's mission is "To give young people a rich academic
background, a strong sense of ethics and a broad range of abilities to successfully launch them into
higher education, a career and life itself. More broadly, help build a better world through effective
education."
The Ranch House The Ranch House is designed to assist 14-17 year old boys with mild to moderate
emotional and behavioral issues, average to above average cognitive abilities in need of preventative
measures for the potentiation of at risk behavior. These boys may have a range in diagnoses such as
mild to moderate depression, distractibility, learning disabilities, school failure, relational problems and
low self-esteem, mild to moderate drug use/experimentation, difficulties in anger management,
unresolved issues around divorce, adoption.
Western Mennonite School Western Mennonite School is dedicated to quality education and the
spiritual nurture of our students. Excellent teachers and staff give of themselves to help students realize
their potential...spiritually, academically and socially.
PENNSYLVANIA
Carson Long Military Institute Carson Long Military Institute in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, offers a
way of life that challenges 6th through 12th grade boys to be their best, emphasizing our conviction that
individuals with trained minds and sound bodies are the most likely to succeed in life.
George School The George School community, committed to Quaker ideals, cultivates respect for
differences by affirming the Light of God in everyone. We teach our students to aspire to excellence as we
prepare them for further education and a lifetime of learning as members of the global community.
George School is a Friends (Quaker) college preparatory boarding and day school for boys and girls in
grades 9 through 12.
Linden Hall Linden Hall is an independent, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in
grades 6-12. The school has been continuously educating young girls for over 258 years. Their motto
clearly states: We are learning not only for school but for life. The school compliments its strong academic
curriculum with an array of performing and fine arts classes and fitness for life programs, plus a
competitive equestrian program.
Perkiomen School Perkiomen School has a philosophy focused on creating an effective environment for
individual growth and for the development of personal ethics. Perkiomen strives to embrace diversity and
help students focus on ideals which are purposeful, reasonable, consistent with traditional values, and
spiritually balanced.
Perkiomen Valley Academy Perkiomen Valley Academy recognizes that one of the most important
things that we can teach our youth is to value their education. PVA combines individualized education with
a thoughtfully planned, community-based day treatment program. As in any school, PVA helps students
master structured courses they need to live successfully: science, math, English, social studies and
computer literacy, to name a few. But PVA also helps them to learn about life: to recognize the need for
personal change and growth, to act responsibly and to assume responsibility for their own actions.
Pine Forge Academy Pine Forge Academy, a co-educational Seventh-day Adventist school, serves
grades 9 - 12. It is committed to provide a Christ centered curriculum in a safe, caring environment, to
prepare students spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially for service to God and man.
The Grier School Founded in 1853, The Grier School has continuously operated with the mission of
helping young women develop their intellectual, athletic and artistic talents. The school motto, "Sana Mens
In Corpore Sano," (Sound Mind in a Sound Body) captures the spirit of the school. A sesquicentennial
celebration in June of 2003 celebrated the school's 150 years of history.
The Kiski School Located on an expansive, yet intimate campus in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, The Kiski
School stands as a unique institution – a residential college preparatory school that excels in educating
boys. Kiski accomplishes this in a number of ways: they challenge boys, but also offer them support; they
respect tradition while embracing technology; they foster community and encourage self-development.
The Phelps School The Phelps School provides a challenging yet supportive day and boarding program
for boys. The structured, disciplined environment offers small classes and individualized attention
designed to generate academic success and improve self-esteem.
The School at Church Farm The mission of The School at Church Farm is to provide a rigorous, well-
rounded, college-preparatory education in a caring, Christian environment to help prepare our students for
productive and fulfilling lives. We seek young men of ability and promise for whom the CFS educational
experience presents an extraordinary opportunity.
Valley Forge Military Academy & College A Valley Forge education is rooted in quality academic
programs and supported by leadership responsibilities, character development, personal motivation, and
strong athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Valley Forge provides cadets with a complete education
that prepares every part of them for success.
Westtown School Westtown School is a Quaker, co-educational, day and boarding school founded in
1799. Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a
community of learners who value—and are themselves strengthened by—the rich diversity of its members.
Wyoming Seminary With its distinguished brick and ivy-covered buildings, extensive academic offerings,
dedicated faculty, 8:1 student/teacher ratio, invigorating athletic, fine arts and performing arts programs,
up-to-date technology, and consistently high placement rate in the nation's top colleges and universities,
Wyoming Seminary is known as a challenging, engaging school.
RHODE ISLAND
Portsmouth Abbey The Portsmouth Abbey education is grounded in the Western intellectual tradition,
from ancient Greece and Rome and continuing into this century. This classical curriculum is balanced by
a focus on spirituality, athletics, the arts and fun. The school's mission encompasses the importance of
reverence for God and the human person, respect for learning and order, and responsibility for the shared
experience of community life.
St. Andrew's School St. Andrew's is a coeducational day and boarding school of 200 students in grades
6 through 12. Their beautiful 85-acre campus is located in Barrington, RI, a suburban community within
minutes of Providence and easy driving distance to Newport, Boston, and New York. At St. Andrew's,
students and families feel a sense of community and each student's learning strengths are valued and
nurtured.
St. George's School St. George's School is a selective and rigorous co-educational boarding school for
students in grades 9-12. Students challenge themselves through a program that combines demanding
academics with a rich array of athletic and extracurricular opportunities.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Ben Lippen School The purpose of Ben Lippen School is to glorify God by assisting the family and
church in equipping students spiritually, academically and socially under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Ben Lippen School has three primary objectives: 1)To call students to Christian discipleship; 2)To provide
an excellent academic education; 3)To be an extension of the Christian home.
Camden Military Academy The core of the Camden experience is the Academy's academic program.
Camden enrolls young men in grades 7 through 12 as well as for a post graduate year. The academic
program on the high school level is strictly college preparatory.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sunshine Bible Academy Sunshine Bible Academy is a non-denominational Christian school located in
the heart of South Dakota that exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord.
TENNESSEE
Baylor School Baylor School, founded in 1893, is a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory
school enrolling students in grades 6-12. Our students come from around the country and world drawn by
a strong academic program, diverse extracurricular activities, and a nurturing residential atmosphere.
McCallie School The McCallie School is a college preparatory school for boys that accepts young men
with above average to exceptional academic abilities and those students matriculate at some of the best
colleges and universities in the nation. The school has been recognized for its innovative educational
programs and its overall standards of excellence.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, one of the oldest Episcopal boarding schools in the
country, has a rich 130-year history of college-prep education atop the Cumberland Plateau, about 100
miles from Nashville.
The King's Academy The King's Academy is dedicated to preparing students for a life of maximum
contribution to the cause of Christ. This preparation focuses on the mental, physical, spiritual, and social
development of each student. The academy provides an educational atmosphere in which Christian
beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.
Webb School Webb has produced 10 Rhodes Scholars and its graduates have gone on to attend
prestigious colleges and universities across the nation and to lead important, successful and fulfilling
lives in business, education, and the arts.
TEXAS
Brook Hill School The Brook Hill School is a coeducational private school teaching in the classic tradition
from a Christian world view. The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education,
affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God
through Christ-like character.
Excel Academy Excel Academy combines academic intensity with a strong culture of personal
responsibility to serve emotionally or behaviorally challenged teenagers. Located in a 25-acre rural setting
one hour north of Houston, Excel accepts both boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 18. The majority
of the academy's graduating seniors have produced first rate SAT scores and English percentiles in the
90's. Excel's academic curriculum offers a wide selection of classes that include honors and college
preparatory courses. Excel Academy has a compelling history of success with students who have had
previous treatment failures.
Fulshear Ranch At Fulshear Ranch, young women (age 18 and over) are invited on a journey of self
discovery and education. Using a holistic model, participants experience both field-based experiential
education and classroom academics, therapeutic groups and activities, life skills and career training, all
in an environment which promotes overall health and wellness.
Incarnate Word High School Incarnate Word High School promotes a profound respect for persons of all
creeds, cultures, and races. A young woman leaves Incarnate Word High School with an inquiring mind, a
confident assessment of her own self-worth, and with the empowerment to make a difference in the
Church and in her community.
Marine Military Academy The Marine Military Academy is unique among all military secondary
institutions. In a world where many prefer to take shortcuts and offer less than their personal best effort,
the Marine Military Academy challenges each Cadet to strive for excellence and his highest potential.
San Antonio Academy of Texas San Antonio Academy of Texas offers prekindergarten through eighth
grade boys an exceptional academic program that features small classes, a family-like atmosphere, the
development of a positive self-image and a foundation for life based upon the love of God and country,
integrity and respect for each other.
San Marcos Baptist Academy The mission of San Marcos Baptist Academy is to educate young men
and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values.
St. Anthony Catholic High School St. Anthony Catholic High School offers a wide variety of academic,
athletic, and and other life experiences, guiding students to critically assess their own values and those of
society. The school challenges the students to participate in a total program integrating academics,
athletics, Christian service, community activities, and spirituality.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School St. Stephen's Episcopal School, a coeducational boarding-and-day
school of the Diocese of Texas, is a caring, diverse, Christian community that nurtures moral growth and
values the potential and dignity of every human being. We challenge motivated students to live intelligently,
creatively, and humanely as contributing members of society.
Texas Military Institute Texas Military Institute’s vision is unique, bold, and timely. The mission of TMI is
to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ,
challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.
The Hockaday School Within the context of an outstanding academic environment, The Hockaday
School's goals are to foster a community of concern and friendship, to instill in every girl a love of learning
and an understanding of herself and the ethical principles which guide her life, and to develop an
appreciation of excellence in all its forms with a commitment to what is right and good.
Valley Grande Academy Valley Grande Academy is a coeducational boarding high school owned and
operated by the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Valley Grande Academy seeks to provide a
high quality college preparatory Christian education for grades 9-12. Most of all the school seeks to help
students experience Jesus Christ as a personal friend as they become part of a caring school family.
UTAH
Aspen Ranch A licensed residential treatment center located in Loa, Utah the Aspen Ranch utilizes its
nationally renown equine therapy program as one of its tools to help young people. The Ranch combines
an academic structure with intensive therapeutic milieu to create positive change emotionally, as well as
academically. The strong work ethic inherent on the Ranch is fundamental to adolescents 13-17
cultivating the characteristics of responsibility, discipline, respect and teamwork. Length of stay ranges
from six to twelve months. NPS-certified in the state of California.
Island View School Island View operates its own on-campus private school, since resident's education
and pursuit of a high school diploma are an important part of the interdisciplinary treatment. The school is
fully accredited and certified teachers show the ability to "re-ignite" residents to the experience of learning.
A small class ratio of one teacher to sixteen students per classroom enhances the learning atmosphere.
Operating on a year-round basis, Island View provides a full six-period school day, five days per week.
Students are required to complete daily homework assignments and benefit from individualized attention
when required.
Lotts' Legacy Boarding School Lott's Legacy cares deeply about your teen's future and especially about
their "today's"! They know they can be happy; that they can succeed; that they can set and reach goals; that
they can become more understanding, accepting young adults and return to their families with a new,
positive outlook on life. Make a positive choice for your struggling teens future today.
Oakley School The Oakley School was founded in response to the distinct need to create a boarding
school that provides a whole education - one that challenges the student's mind, spirit and body. Here
students learn to combine reason with emotion and freedom with responsibility. Oakley students have the
opportunity to delve into a variety of learning experiences that help them to discover who they are, what
they stand for and who they could be. The school maintains high academic standards in a context that
nurtures thoughtfulness, emotional vitality, social responsibility, and physical health.
Silverado Boys Ranch Typical boarding schools for troubled youth offer programs in urban settings,
while Silverado Boys Ranch provides a challenging and rigorous academic rural setting on 200 acres.
SunHawk Academy SunHawk Academy's long-term residential program combines an intense clinical
intervention with an accredited academic program. SunHawk treats struggling teens 13-17 with behavioral
and substance abuse problems. During our program, students progress through levels as they achieve
specific academic and behavioral goals. Personal growth of students is encouraged through extensive
therapeutic activities, which are under the direction of qualified clinical staff. The "Life Skills Training"
component of the program gives each child extensive exposure to real life experiences that are necessary
to succeed in today's society.
Turn-About Ranch Turn-About Ranch is a short-term, high-impact therapy program that emphasizes
family values and relationships. This co-ed program is located on a cattle ranch in Escalante, Utah and
accepts students between the ages of 12 to 18. Licensed as a residential treatment center, Turn-About
Ranch has 30 students on campus and offers education and treatment with a Christian-based philosophy.
Wasatch Academy The Wasatch Academy mission statement is to provide a nurturing community that
empowers young men and young women to develop academically, socially and morally, preparing them
for college and for the challenges of living in the 21st century.
Youth Care Inc. A residential treatment center located in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, Youth Care Inc.
is a companion program to Pine Ridge Academy. Youth Care Inc provides individualized care in a family
oriented environment. Enrollment is limited to 14 students between the ages of 11-18. Youth Care Inc.
provides a therapeutic environment for both mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis.
Accreditation is by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations making Youth Care
Inc. a preferred provider for many insurance companies.
VERMONT
Bromley Brook Bromley Brook boarding school for girls educates young women to be tomorrow's
leaders. Our mission is to teach each girl to recognize her own individual needs and to use her self-
awareness to achieve more than she thought possible. At Bromley Brook, our faculty is hand-selected for
their professional expertise and their boundless enthusiasm for working with girls. Beginning with the
admissions process, this faculty collaborates with the student, her family, and referring professionals to
create an Assessment-Based Individualized Learning Plan. What makes Bromley Brook School different
from other girls' boarding schools? Our emphasis on assessment. Our comprehensive, research-based
assessment allows us to create a truly individualized approach to your daughter's education and personal
growth.
St. Johnsbury Academy The mission of St. Johnsbury Academy, is to provide a diverse, comprehensive,
and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young
people, and our commitment to academic excellence.
Stratton Mountain School Stratton Mountain School, the first ski academy accredited by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges, has a strong tradition of solid college preparatory
academics combined with the most comprehensive and innovative training programs available to young
alpine and nordic ski racers and snowboarders.
The Greenwood School The Greenwood School, founded in 1978, is a pre-preparatory boarding school
for boys ages nine to fifteen have been diagnosed with: dyslexia; specific language-based learning
disabilities / learning differences (LD); receptive language and/or expressive language deficits; executive
functioning deficits; attentional difficulties (ADD or ADHD); disorders of written expression; dysgraphia; or
speech and language needs. In fact, a combination of these learning disabilities / learning differences
(LD) are often clustered together in most Greenwood students’ learning profiles. Despite their learning
challenges, their students are highly intelligent and have significant talents in the arts, in woodworking, or
in athletics.
VIRGINIA
Chatham Hall An all girls boarding school, Chatham Hall offers students a strong, college-preparatory
academic program, rich extracurricular opportunities, and a beautiful 362-acre campus. In small classes,
teachers challenge students to excel academically.
Christchurch School Christchurch began and continues as one of the Episcopal Church Schools in the
Diocese of Virginia. They welcome students of all faiths to this community, founded on traditional ideas of
education as a lifelong pursuit, service to others, truth, self-discipline, and honor.
Episcopal High School Episcopal High School is dedicated to the student's pursuit of excellence and to
the joy of learning and self-discovery in a caring and supportive community. Enriched by the educational
and cultural resources of the nation's capital, Episcopal's dynamic academic program encourages
students to develop individual talents and prepares them to attend selective colleges and universities.
Fishburne Military School Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 8
through 12. Small class sizes and a structured learning environment have proven successful in preparing
students for the adult world.
Fork Union Military Academy The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a
college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using the best aspects of the
military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by
providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish.
Foxcroft School Foxcroft School, founded in 1914, is an independent boarding and day school for girls in
grades 9-12 located in Middleburg, Virginia. Foxcroft has become a national model for the education of
young women because we have created a learning and living environment that addresses in a
comprehensive way the specific strengths and needs of girls. Foxcroft provides a residential learning
experience for girls in which academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and integrity are our highest
values.
Hargrave Military Academy Located in Southwest Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy is a private
boarding school with Christian values serving boys from grades seven to one postgraduate year.
Development of personal responsibility, fitness, academic grades and moral character are important
goals for each Cadet. Opportunities for personal achievement lead each Cadet to a more successful,
rewarding life.
Massanutten Military Academy Massanutten Military Academy's mission is to provide every cadet with
an academic, character, leadership and physical education of excellence, which ensures their
development and readiness for college, leadership, and citizenship. MMA's mission is established on the
founding motto of the Academy, "Non Nobis Solum" ("Not for ourselves alone"), and based on the
principles of Courage, Purity, and Industry.
Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, Baptist affiliated, boarding/day high school
committed to excellence in education and adolescent development in a non-military setting. The mission
of Oak Hill Academy is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for girls and boys needing a
change in school, peer, community or family relationships.
Randolph Macon Academy The mission of Randolph-Macon Academy is to attract young people of high
moral character and intelligence with the capacity and desire to attend a school of higher learning;
provide a dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff and a positive, disciplined and religious
environment; and educate and produce outstanding leaders of strong character and solid knowledge,
prepared for life-long learning and effective citizenship.
St. Catherine’s School From the youngest junior kindergartner to the most mature senior, St. Catherine’s
gives each girl the individual attention she needs to discover and develop her strengths and reach her
goals.
St. Margaret's School Educating young women for life is a mission we take seriously at St. Margaret's
School. We not only help students develop academic skills; we also teach them how to be ethical,
responsible adults who contribute to their communities.
Stuart Hall Stuart Hall seeks to educate the whole child - mind, body, heart, and spirit - in a special
context: a supportive, family-like, Christian environment that nurtures self-esteem and honor, leadership
and industry, compassion and commitment to service, and the recognition and acceptance of individual
differences.
The Madeira School As an all-girls college preparatory boarding and day school, The Madeira School is
dedicated to providing girls with a top-notch education and the skills to lead lives of their own making. At
Madeira, you will find an extraordinary faculty that will engage and challenge your mind and care about
your personal growth. Their unique Co-Curriculum program will allow you to gain real-life work experience
and contribute to the community around you. The diversity of their student body will allow you to explore the
cultures of the world and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Virginia Episcopal School Virginia Episcopal School is committed to rigorous academic training and
vigorous individual attention in a spiritual and ethical environment. Their campus includes three
gymnasiums, classroom buildings, residence halls, an art center, and some of the nation's finest
equestrian facilities.
Woodberry Forest School As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent
schools in the country. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally
focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect.
WASHINGTON
Annie Wright School Annie Wright enjoys a rich tradition, the loyalty of many alumni/ae and parent
families, and a reputation for a challenging academic program that develops leadership, character and a
sense of belonging.
Auburn Adventist Academy Established in 1919, Auburn Adventist Academy is a private coeducational
Christian boarding and day high school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church located in Auburn,
Washington. With a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, superior academics, and a friendly and accepting
student body, Auburn is the perfect place to pursue educational excellence.
Upper Columbia Academy By the grace of God, Upper Columbia Academy educates students to develop
harmoniously the physical, mental and spiritual powers, inspiring a life-changing relationship with God
and the highest service for others.
WEST VIRGINIA
Linsly School Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a day and boarding school for students in grades 5
through 12. We offer a college preparatory curriculum that combines the traditional values of hard work,
respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock
the potential of each student.
Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy The educational philosophy of the Mount is rooted in the spirit of
the Visitation Order and the teachings of its founders, St. Francis de Sales and Sister Jane de Chantal.
Essential to this heritage is a sensitive and supportive concern for each student. The spirituality of St.
Francis de Sales calls us, as educators, to respect our students and to recognize and value their
uniqueness.
WISCONSIN
Conserve School At Conserve School we believe that our future is intimately related to the future of the
natural world. Fundamental to our quest are the natural resources that sustain our lives and the qualities
of character that sustain our minds and spirits. We call these qualities our values, and we identify them as
follows: compassion, honesty, justice, respect, and responsibility.
Saint Lawrence Seminary Saint Lawrence Seminary is a Catholic college preparatory boarding high
school, owned and operated by the Capuchin-Franciscan friars. St. Lawrence is a place in which students
live, learn, work, and pray together.
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy St. John's Northwestern Military Academy believes in the
development of the mind, body, and spirit of each individual. The Academy is founded on time-honored
values and traditions such as honesty, integrity, duty, honor, and country. Our mission is to build character
and scholarship by stressing the four cornerstones of the cadet lifestyle: Academics, Athletics,
Leadership, and Values.
Wayland Academy Wayland Academy, established in the heartland of Wisconsin in 1855, is an
independent, coeducational, college preparatory, boarding and day school. Wayland's mission: To
prepare young people for a successful college experience and a rapidly changing world by opening their
minds to the pursuit of knowledge and their hearts to the development of strong character.
WYOMING
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Mount Carmel Youth Ranch, founded in 1992 and located on a 40,000 acre
working cattle ranch in northwest Wyoming, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk young
men.
OHIO
Gilmour Academy As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its
mission the education of the mind and the heart. Gilmour instills in each student a strong sense of
personal self-worth through personal achievement. The world our students will soon lead will require
them to be persons of great courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn.
Olney Friends School Olney Friends School, a co-educational boarding school for grades 9 through 12,
provides an intellectually challenging college preparatory program in a supportive Friends community that
promotes traditional Quaker values such as integrity and simplicity, while encouraging freedom of
expression, creative thinking and acceptance of individual differences.
The Andrews School An Andrews Education is a sound and exciting educational investment. For over
eighty years, our personalized approach to women's education and our size, offerings, and facilities have
combined to insure that each student at The Andrews School receives an exceptional education. Evidence
confirms that an all-girls school provides numerous advantages that help girls to realize their potential
and fulfill their aspirations.
The Grand River Academy The Grand River Academy is a traditional nonsectarian, non-military, boarding
high school whose primary goal is to prepare boys for a successful college education. The Academy is
located one hour east of Cleveland, Ohio.
Western Reserve Academy Western Reserve Academy offers an outstanding education to talented,
motivated students and has a long tradition of placing its graduates at the most selective schools in the
country. Reserve is an open and caring community that shares a set of fundamental values: excellence,
integrity, compassion.
OREGON
Canyonville Christian Academy Canyonville Christian Academy, a fully accredited boarding high school,
has won national and state academic awards and aims to to encourage all students to achieve their full
potential. CCA offers a distinctly Christian education in a standard classroom setting. The curriculum
includes all state-required courses for graduation and a Bible course each term. In addition, for the
college-bound student and those with special interests, CCA offers math through calculus, science
through physics, foreign language, computer education, music and other electives.
Milo Adventist Academy Milo Adventist Academy is a school family committed to creating opportunities
for developing a Christlike character, pursuing educational excellence, and discovering the joy of service
in a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment.
Mount Bachelor Academy Located outside of Bend, Oregon, just east of the majestic Cascade
Mountains, Mount Bachelor Academy offers a 14-16 month therapeutic boarding school program. The
curriculum is designed for adolescents 13-18 who may have behavioral, emotional, motivational
problems or learning disabilities. MBA has been providing a well-rounded curriculum integrating
therapeutic counseling with intellectual, social and physical growth in a boarding school environment
since 1988.
New Leaf Academy New Leaf is a therapeutic boarding school that offers a safe, nurturing environment
for struggling middle school age girls. At the time of admission, our students are over 10 and under 14
years of age. Our 18-21 month program teaches positive self-expression, responsibility and helps
troubled young girls and their families transition to a better place.
NorthStar Center North Star Center is a young-adult transitional-living program specializing in assisting
struggling students with high school completion, college-prep and college-level courses. Located in the
small college and resort community of Bend, Oregon, all students receive personal academic assistance,
individual and group counseling, character building wilderness experience and ongoing support in
becoming a responsible young adult. Achieving progressive independence to self-reliance is a major
focus for all students. The program length is one year.
Oregon Episcopal School The purpose of Oregon Episcopal School is to prepare students with promise
for higher education and lifelong learning and to enhance their intellectual, physical, social, emotional,
spiritual, and artistic growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world
communities.
The Delphian School The Delphian School's mission is "To give young people a rich academic
background, a strong sense of ethics and a broad range of abilities to successfully launch them into
higher education, a career and life itself. More broadly, help build a better world through effective
education."
The Ranch House The Ranch House is designed to assist 14-17 year old boys with mild to moderate
emotional and behavioral issues, average to above average cognitive abilities in need of preventative
measures for the potentiation of at risk behavior. These boys may have a range in diagnoses such as
mild to moderate depression, distractibility, learning disabilities, school failure, relational problems and
low self-esteem, mild to moderate drug use/experimentation, difficulties in anger management,
unresolved issues around divorce, adoption.
Western Mennonite School Western Mennonite School is dedicated to quality education and the
spiritual nurture of our students. Excellent teachers and staff give of themselves to help students realize
their potential...spiritually, academically and socially.
PENNSYLVANIA
Carson Long Military Institute Carson Long Military Institute in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, offers a
way of life that challenges 6th through 12th grade boys to be their best, emphasizing our conviction that
individuals with trained minds and sound bodies are the most likely to succeed in life.
George School The George School community, committed to Quaker ideals, cultivates respect for
differences by affirming the Light of God in everyone. We teach our students to aspire to excellence as we
prepare them for further education and a lifetime of learning as members of the global community.
George School is a Friends (Quaker) college preparatory boarding and day school for boys and girls in
grades 9 through 12.
Linden Hall Linden Hall is an independent, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in
grades 6-12. The school has been continuously educating young girls for over 258 years. Their motto
clearly states: We are learning not only for school but for life. The school compliments its strong academic
curriculum with an array of performing and fine arts classes and fitness for life programs, plus a
competitive equestrian program.
Perkiomen School Perkiomen School has a philosophy focused on creating an effective environment for
individual growth and for the development of personal ethics. Perkiomen strives to embrace diversity and
help students focus on ideals which are purposeful, reasonable, consistent with traditional values, and
spiritually balanced.
Perkiomen Valley Academy Perkiomen Valley Academy recognizes that one of the most important
things that we can teach our youth is to value their education. PVA combines individualized education with
a thoughtfully planned, community-based day treatment program. As in any school, PVA helps students
master structured courses they need to live successfully: science, math, English, social studies and
computer literacy, to name a few. But PVA also helps them to learn about life: to recognize the need for
personal change and growth, to act responsibly and to assume responsibility for their own actions.
Pine Forge Academy Pine Forge Academy, a co-educational Seventh-day Adventist school, serves
grades 9 - 12. It is committed to provide a Christ centered curriculum in a safe, caring environment, to
prepare students spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially for service to God and man.
The Grier School Founded in 1853, The Grier School has continuously operated with the mission of
helping young women develop their intellectual, athletic and artistic talents. The school motto, "Sana Mens
In Corpore Sano," (Sound Mind in a Sound Body) captures the spirit of the school. A sesquicentennial
celebration in June of 2003 celebrated the school's 150 years of history.
The Kiski School Located on an expansive, yet intimate campus in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, The Kiski
School stands as a unique institution – a residential college preparatory school that excels in educating
boys. Kiski accomplishes this in a number of ways: they challenge boys, but also offer them support; they
respect tradition while embracing technology; they foster community and encourage self-development.
The Phelps School The Phelps School provides a challenging yet supportive day and boarding program
for boys. The structured, disciplined environment offers small classes and individualized attention
designed to generate academic success and improve self-esteem.
The School at Church Farm The mission of The School at Church Farm is to provide a rigorous, well-
rounded, college-preparatory education in a caring, Christian environment to help prepare our students for
productive and fulfilling lives. We seek young men of ability and promise for whom the CFS educational
experience presents an extraordinary opportunity.
Valley Forge Military Academy & College A Valley Forge education is rooted in quality academic
programs and supported by leadership responsibilities, character development, personal motivation, and
strong athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Valley Forge provides cadets with a complete education
that prepares every part of them for success.
Westtown School Westtown School is a Quaker, co-educational, day and boarding school founded in
1799. Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a
community of learners who value—and are themselves strengthened by—the rich diversity of its members.
Wyoming Seminary With its distinguished brick and ivy-covered buildings, extensive academic offerings,
dedicated faculty, 8:1 student/teacher ratio, invigorating athletic, fine arts and performing arts programs,
up-to-date technology, and consistently high placement rate in the nation's top colleges and universities,
Wyoming Seminary is known as a challenging, engaging school.
RHODE ISLAND
Portsmouth Abbey The Portsmouth Abbey education is grounded in the Western intellectual tradition,
from ancient Greece and Rome and continuing into this century. This classical curriculum is balanced by
a focus on spirituality, athletics, the arts and fun. The school's mission encompasses the importance of
reverence for God and the human person, respect for learning and order, and responsibility for the shared
experience of community life.
St. Andrew's School St. Andrew's is a coeducational day and boarding school of 200 students in grades
6 through 12. Their beautiful 85-acre campus is located in Barrington, RI, a suburban community within
minutes of Providence and easy driving distance to Newport, Boston, and New York. At St. Andrew's,
students and families feel a sense of community and each student's learning strengths are valued and
nurtured.
St. George's School St. George's School is a selective and rigorous co-educational boarding school for
students in grades 9-12. Students challenge themselves through a program that combines demanding
academics with a rich array of athletic and extracurricular opportunities.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Ben Lippen School The purpose of Ben Lippen School is to glorify God by assisting the family and
church in equipping students spiritually, academically and socially under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Ben Lippen School has three primary objectives: 1)To call students to Christian discipleship; 2)To provide
an excellent academic education; 3)To be an extension of the Christian home.
Camden Military Academy The core of the Camden experience is the Academy's academic program.
Camden enrolls young men in grades 7 through 12 as well as for a post graduate year. The academic
program on the high school level is strictly college preparatory.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sunshine Bible Academy Sunshine Bible Academy is a non-denominational Christian school located in
the heart of South Dakota that exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord.
TENNESSEE
Baylor School Baylor School, founded in 1893, is a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory
school enrolling students in grades 6-12. Our students come from around the country and world drawn by
a strong academic program, diverse extracurricular activities, and a nurturing residential atmosphere.
McCallie School The McCallie School is a college preparatory school for boys that accepts young men
with above average to exceptional academic abilities and those students matriculate at some of the best
colleges and universities in the nation. The school has been recognized for its innovative educational
programs and its overall standards of excellence.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, one of the oldest Episcopal boarding schools in the
country, has a rich 130-year history of college-prep education atop the Cumberland Plateau, about 100
miles from Nashville.
The King's Academy The King's Academy is dedicated to preparing students for a life of maximum
contribution to the cause of Christ. This preparation focuses on the mental, physical, spiritual, and social
development of each student. The academy provides an educational atmosphere in which Christian
beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.
Webb School Webb has produced 10 Rhodes Scholars and its graduates have gone on to attend
prestigious colleges and universities across the nation and to lead important, successful and fulfilling
lives in business, education, and the arts.
TEXAS
Brook Hill School The Brook Hill School is a coeducational private school teaching in the classic tradition
from a Christian world view. The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education,
affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God
through Christ-like character.
Excel Academy Excel Academy combines academic intensity with a strong culture of personal
responsibility to serve emotionally or behaviorally challenged teenagers. Located in a 25-acre rural setting
one hour north of Houston, Excel accepts both boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 18. The majority
of the academy's graduating seniors have produced first rate SAT scores and English percentiles in the
90's. Excel's academic curriculum offers a wide selection of classes that include honors and college
preparatory courses. Excel Academy has a compelling history of success with students who have had
previous treatment failures.
Fulshear Ranch At Fulshear Ranch, young women (age 18 and over) are invited on a journey of self
discovery and education. Using a holistic model, participants experience both field-based experiential
education and classroom academics, therapeutic groups and activities, life skills and career training, all
in an environment which promotes overall health and wellness.
Incarnate Word High School Incarnate Word High School promotes a profound respect for persons of all
creeds, cultures, and races. A young woman leaves Incarnate Word High School with an inquiring mind, a
confident assessment of her own self-worth, and with the empowerment to make a difference in the
Church and in her community.
Marine Military Academy The Marine Military Academy is unique among all military secondary
institutions. In a world where many prefer to take shortcuts and offer less than their personal best effort,
the Marine Military Academy challenges each Cadet to strive for excellence and his highest potential.
San Antonio Academy of Texas San Antonio Academy of Texas offers prekindergarten through eighth
grade boys an exceptional academic program that features small classes, a family-like atmosphere, the
development of a positive self-image and a foundation for life based upon the love of God and country,
integrity and respect for each other.
San Marcos Baptist Academy The mission of San Marcos Baptist Academy is to educate young men
and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values.
St. Anthony Catholic High School St. Anthony Catholic High School offers a wide variety of academic,
athletic, and and other life experiences, guiding students to critically assess their own values and those of
society. The school challenges the students to participate in a total program integrating academics,
athletics, Christian service, community activities, and spirituality.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School St. Stephen's Episcopal School, a coeducational boarding-and-day
school of the Diocese of Texas, is a caring, diverse, Christian community that nurtures moral growth and
values the potential and dignity of every human being. We challenge motivated students to live intelligently,
creatively, and humanely as contributing members of society.
Texas Military Institute Texas Military Institute’s vision is unique, bold, and timely. The mission of TMI is
to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ,
challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.
The Hockaday School Within the context of an outstanding academic environment, The Hockaday
School's goals are to foster a community of concern and friendship, to instill in every girl a love of learning
and an understanding of herself and the ethical principles which guide her life, and to develop an
appreciation of excellence in all its forms with a commitment to what is right and good.
Valley Grande Academy Valley Grande Academy is a coeducational boarding high school owned and
operated by the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Valley Grande Academy seeks to provide a
high quality college preparatory Christian education for grades 9-12. Most of all the school seeks to help
students experience Jesus Christ as a personal friend as they become part of a caring school family.
UTAH
Aspen Ranch A licensed residential treatment center located in Loa, Utah the Aspen Ranch utilizes its
nationally renown equine therapy program as one of its tools to help young people. The Ranch combines
an academic structure with intensive therapeutic milieu to create positive change emotionally, as well as
academically. The strong work ethic inherent on the Ranch is fundamental to adolescents 13-17
cultivating the characteristics of responsibility, discipline, respect and teamwork. Length of stay ranges
from six to twelve months. NPS-certified in the state of California.
Island View School Island View operates its own on-campus private school, since resident's education
and pursuit of a high school diploma are an important part of the interdisciplinary treatment. The school is
fully accredited and certified teachers show the ability to "re-ignite" residents to the experience of learning.
A small class ratio of one teacher to sixteen students per classroom enhances the learning atmosphere.
Operating on a year-round basis, Island View provides a full six-period school day, five days per week.
Students are required to complete daily homework assignments and benefit from individualized attention
when required.
Lotts' Legacy Boarding School Lott's Legacy cares deeply about your teen's future and especially about
their "today's"! They know they can be happy; that they can succeed; that they can set and reach goals; that
they can become more understanding, accepting young adults and return to their families with a new,
positive outlook on life. Make a positive choice for your struggling teens future today.
Oakley School The Oakley School was founded in response to the distinct need to create a boarding
school that provides a whole education - one that challenges the student's mind, spirit and body. Here
students learn to combine reason with emotion and freedom with responsibility. Oakley students have the
opportunity to delve into a variety of learning experiences that help them to discover who they are, what
they stand for and who they could be. The school maintains high academic standards in a context that
nurtures thoughtfulness, emotional vitality, social responsibility, and physical health.
Silverado Boys Ranch Typical boarding schools for troubled youth offer programs in urban settings,
while Silverado Boys Ranch provides a challenging and rigorous academic rural setting on 200 acres.
SunHawk Academy SunHawk Academy's long-term residential program combines an intense clinical
intervention with an accredited academic program. SunHawk treats struggling teens 13-17 with behavioral
and substance abuse problems. During our program, students progress through levels as they achieve
specific academic and behavioral goals. Personal growth of students is encouraged through extensive
therapeutic activities, which are under the direction of qualified clinical staff. The "Life Skills Training"
component of the program gives each child extensive exposure to real life experiences that are necessary
to succeed in today's society.
Turn-About Ranch Turn-About Ranch is a short-term, high-impact therapy program that emphasizes
family values and relationships. This co-ed program is located on a cattle ranch in Escalante, Utah and
accepts students between the ages of 12 to 18. Licensed as a residential treatment center, Turn-About
Ranch has 30 students on campus and offers education and treatment with a Christian-based philosophy.
Wasatch Academy The Wasatch Academy mission statement is to provide a nurturing community that
empowers young men and young women to develop academically, socially and morally, preparing them
for college and for the challenges of living in the 21st century.
Youth Care Inc. A residential treatment center located in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, Youth Care Inc.
is a companion program to Pine Ridge Academy. Youth Care Inc provides individualized care in a family
oriented environment. Enrollment is limited to 14 students between the ages of 11-18. Youth Care Inc.
provides a therapeutic environment for both mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis.
Accreditation is by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations making Youth Care
Inc. a preferred provider for many insurance companies.
VERMONT
Bromley Brook Bromley Brook boarding school for girls educates young women to be tomorrow's
leaders. Our mission is to teach each girl to recognize her own individual needs and to use her self-
awareness to achieve more than she thought possible. At Bromley Brook, our faculty is hand-selected for
their professional expertise and their boundless enthusiasm for working with girls. Beginning with the
admissions process, this faculty collaborates with the student, her family, and referring professionals to
create an Assessment-Based Individualized Learning Plan. What makes Bromley Brook School different
from other girls' boarding schools? Our emphasis on assessment. Our comprehensive, research-based
assessment allows us to create a truly individualized approach to your daughter's education and personal
growth.
St. Johnsbury Academy The mission of St. Johnsbury Academy, is to provide a diverse, comprehensive,
and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young
people, and our commitment to academic excellence.
Stratton Mountain School Stratton Mountain School, the first ski academy accredited by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges, has a strong tradition of solid college preparatory
academics combined with the most comprehensive and innovative training programs available to young
alpine and nordic ski racers and snowboarders.
The Greenwood School The Greenwood School, founded in 1978, is a pre-preparatory boarding school
for boys ages nine to fifteen have been diagnosed with: dyslexia; specific language-based learning
disabilities / learning differences (LD); receptive language and/or expressive language deficits; executive
functioning deficits; attentional difficulties (ADD or ADHD); disorders of written expression; dysgraphia; or
speech and language needs. In fact, a combination of these learning disabilities / learning differences
(LD) are often clustered together in most Greenwood students’ learning profiles. Despite their learning
challenges, their students are highly intelligent and have significant talents in the arts, in woodworking, or
in athletics.
VIRGINIA
Chatham Hall An all girls boarding school, Chatham Hall offers students a strong, college-preparatory
academic program, rich extracurricular opportunities, and a beautiful 362-acre campus. In small classes,
teachers challenge students to excel academically.
Christchurch School Christchurch began and continues as one of the Episcopal Church Schools in the
Diocese of Virginia. They welcome students of all faiths to this community, founded on traditional ideas of
education as a lifelong pursuit, service to others, truth, self-discipline, and honor.
Episcopal High School Episcopal High School is dedicated to the student's pursuit of excellence and to
the joy of learning and self-discovery in a caring and supportive community. Enriched by the educational
and cultural resources of the nation's capital, Episcopal's dynamic academic program encourages
students to develop individual talents and prepares them to attend selective colleges and universities.
Fishburne Military School Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 8
through 12. Small class sizes and a structured learning environment have proven successful in preparing
students for the adult world.
Fork Union Military Academy The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a
college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using the best aspects of the
military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by
providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish.
Foxcroft School Foxcroft School, founded in 1914, is an independent boarding and day school for girls in
grades 9-12 located in Middleburg, Virginia. Foxcroft has become a national model for the education of
young women because we have created a learning and living environment that addresses in a
comprehensive way the specific strengths and needs of girls. Foxcroft provides a residential learning
experience for girls in which academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and integrity are our highest
values.
Hargrave Military Academy Located in Southwest Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy is a private
boarding school with Christian values serving boys from grades seven to one postgraduate year.
Development of personal responsibility, fitness, academic grades and moral character are important
goals for each Cadet. Opportunities for personal achievement lead each Cadet to a more successful,
rewarding life.
Massanutten Military Academy Massanutten Military Academy's mission is to provide every cadet with
an academic, character, leadership and physical education of excellence, which ensures their
development and readiness for college, leadership, and citizenship. MMA's mission is established on the
founding motto of the Academy, "Non Nobis Solum" ("Not for ourselves alone"), and based on the
principles of Courage, Purity, and Industry.
Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, Baptist affiliated, boarding/day high school
committed to excellence in education and adolescent development in a non-military setting. The mission
of Oak Hill Academy is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for girls and boys needing a
change in school, peer, community or family relationships.
Randolph Macon Academy The mission of Randolph-Macon Academy is to attract young people of high
moral character and intelligence with the capacity and desire to attend a school of higher learning;
provide a dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff and a positive, disciplined and religious
environment; and educate and produce outstanding leaders of strong character and solid knowledge,
prepared for life-long learning and effective citizenship.
St. Catherine’s School From the youngest junior kindergartner to the most mature senior, St. Catherine’s
gives each girl the individual attention she needs to discover and develop her strengths and reach her
goals.
St. Margaret's School Educating young women for life is a mission we take seriously at St. Margaret's
School. We not only help students develop academic skills; we also teach them how to be ethical,
responsible adults who contribute to their communities.
Stuart Hall Stuart Hall seeks to educate the whole child - mind, body, heart, and spirit - in a special
context: a supportive, family-like, Christian environment that nurtures self-esteem and honor, leadership
and industry, compassion and commitment to service, and the recognition and acceptance of individual
differences.
The Madeira School As an all-girls college preparatory boarding and day school, The Madeira School is
dedicated to providing girls with a top-notch education and the skills to lead lives of their own making. At
Madeira, you will find an extraordinary faculty that will engage and challenge your mind and care about
your personal growth. Their unique Co-Curriculum program will allow you to gain real-life work experience
and contribute to the community around you. The diversity of their student body will allow you to explore the
cultures of the world and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Virginia Episcopal School Virginia Episcopal School is committed to rigorous academic training and
vigorous individual attention in a spiritual and ethical environment. Their campus includes three
gymnasiums, classroom buildings, residence halls, an art center, and some of the nation's finest
equestrian facilities.
Woodberry Forest School As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent
schools in the country. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally
focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect.
WASHINGTON
Annie Wright School Annie Wright enjoys a rich tradition, the loyalty of many alumni/ae and parent
families, and a reputation for a challenging academic program that develops leadership, character and a
sense of belonging.
Auburn Adventist Academy Established in 1919, Auburn Adventist Academy is a private coeducational
Christian boarding and day high school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church located in Auburn,
Washington. With a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, superior academics, and a friendly and accepting
student body, Auburn is the perfect place to pursue educational excellence.
Upper Columbia Academy By the grace of God, Upper Columbia Academy educates students to develop
harmoniously the physical, mental and spiritual powers, inspiring a life-changing relationship with God
and the highest service for others.
WEST VIRGINIA
Linsly School Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a day and boarding school for students in grades 5
through 12. We offer a college preparatory curriculum that combines the traditional values of hard work,
respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock
the potential of each student.
Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy The educational philosophy of the Mount is rooted in the spirit of
the Visitation Order and the teachings of its founders, St. Francis de Sales and Sister Jane de Chantal.
Essential to this heritage is a sensitive and supportive concern for each student. The spirituality of St.
Francis de Sales calls us, as educators, to respect our students and to recognize and value their
uniqueness.
WISCONSIN
Conserve School At Conserve School we believe that our future is intimately related to the future of the
natural world. Fundamental to our quest are the natural resources that sustain our lives and the qualities
of character that sustain our minds and spirits. We call these qualities our values, and we identify them as
follows: compassion, honesty, justice, respect, and responsibility.
Saint Lawrence Seminary Saint Lawrence Seminary is a Catholic college preparatory boarding high
school, owned and operated by the Capuchin-Franciscan friars. St. Lawrence is a place in which students
live, learn, work, and pray together.
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy St. John's Northwestern Military Academy believes in the
development of the mind, body, and spirit of each individual. The Academy is founded on time-honored
values and traditions such as honesty, integrity, duty, honor, and country. Our mission is to build character
and scholarship by stressing the four cornerstones of the cadet lifestyle: Academics, Athletics,
Leadership, and Values.
Wayland Academy Wayland Academy, established in the heartland of Wisconsin in 1855, is an
independent, coeducational, college preparatory, boarding and day school. Wayland's mission: To
prepare young people for a successful college experience and a rapidly changing world by opening their
minds to the pursuit of knowledge and their hearts to the development of strong character.
WYOMING
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Mount Carmel Youth Ranch, founded in 1992 and located on a 40,000 acre
working cattle ranch in northwest Wyoming, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk young
men.
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