Sobriety High School (Closed 2000)

12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
For fifteen years, Sobriety High has brought new hope to chemically-dependent students in grades 9—12.
To be eligible to attend SHS, students must be committed to maintaining their sobriety and continuing their education.
Sobriety High School is not a treatment center or recovery program.
It is, however, a safe and caring place for students in recovery to receive a quality education.
Few, if any, other programs are as successful as SHS in providing a path toward a productive adulthood coupled with long-term sobriety for youth with addictions.

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • For fifteen years, Sobriety High has brought new hope to chemically-dependent students in grades 9—12. To be eligible to attend SHS, students must be committed to maintaining their sobriety and continuing their education. Sobriety High School is not a treatment center or recovery program. It is, however, a safe and caring place for students in recovery to receive a quality education. Few, if any, other programs are as successful as SHS in providing a path toward a productive adulthood coupled with long-term sobriety for youth with addictions.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Sobriety High School?
The application deadline for Sobriety High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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