Ridge Creek School

830 Hidden Lake Road, Dahlonega, GA, 30533
Tel: (706)864-4730
Grades: 8 - 12 | 150 students
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Licensed by the Department of Human Services in Georgia, Ridge Creek School is a therapeutic boarding school combining a healthy living environment in the Georgia Mountains with solid academic preparation and group and individual counseling. Students at Ridge Creek School are often working through Oppositional Defiant Disorder, though the staff at Ridge Creek School is skilled in providing personal attention for every student's needs. Adjunct therapeutic services address many clinical issues, including self-destructive, compulsive, and addictive behaviors. Each student progresses through a sequential therapeutic program at Ridge Creek School, ensuring personal development and progress in a caring environment. Over the weekends, Ridge Creek School students embark on experiential learning outings, often rock climbing, camping, and mountaineering.

School Overview:
Ridge Creek School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Georgia Accrediting Commission
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Other school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Student Body
Total Students 150 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,800
Tuition Notes Unfortunately, family problems do not respect economic cycles. They come regardless of our financial ability to deal with them. At Ridge Creek School, we understand this painful reality. This is the reason that we have created a truly unique and effective
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Weightlifting
Wrestling

School Notes:

  • Ridge Creek School utilizes an individualized approach to allow for intensive study for remediation as well as enrichment. We are fully accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools), and GAC (Georgia Accrediting Commission). We are accredited as a "traditional college preparatory school", as opposed to a special needs or alternative schools. Ridge Creek School students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma. 100% of our high school graduates are accepted into a college. The combination of personalized study, integrated curriculum, and academic support provides our students with a solid academic foundation for the rest of their lives. The RCS Learning Center is staffed with qualified special education staff. Students with learning differences who complete the RCS program gain increased academic self-confidence, and a more positive self-image.

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War Hill Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 11.3 mi. away
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Dawson Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 17.3 mi. away

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