ACADEMICS WEST (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 80 students
Yearly Tuition: $89,000
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Independent Private Schools Association
Cognia

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	ACADEMICS WEST
Kind	4
1	4
2	2
3	5
4	5
5	8
6	6
7	8
8	7
9	6
10	9
11	8
12	8

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

2011

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

5 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$89,000

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Summer Program Cost Notes

Courses are also available a la carte. Tuition is prorated based on number of courses and services included in individualized program.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Eleanor Wefing

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

DanceTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubArt

Dungeons and Dragons ClubRobotics

Sports ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Music

School Notes

We are an independent high-support college preparatory program embracing the most innovative tools to help students with learning and social-emotional differences blossom into productive self-valuing adults.
At Academics West, we view every student as a hero meant for great things.
We strive to empower each student by harnessing evidence-based tools to teach our kids how to be effective lifelong learners.
We invite you to participate in our amazing journey.

School Motto: We embrace the best most innovative tools and methods to help children with emotional and learning differences blossom into productive self-valuing leaders.
School Mascot: Firebirds

Students Who Are/ Who Experience:

2E
Neurodiverse
ADHD
Chronic Social-Emotional Struggles
Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
School Avoidance
College-bound
In need of an alternative pathway to a college/vocational setting.

Students Who Need:

Social-Emotional Support
Executive FunctioningRemediation
A Small Class Structure
After-Care Placement/Credit Recovery
A Flexible Academic Program
A Gender-Affirming Environment

Academic Curriculum:

New York State Common Core
Testing for progress throughout the year(reading, writing, math)
Small class sizes (5:1:1 and 10:1:1)
Individualized approach to learning
Independent study
Credit-bearing internships

Available Support Services:

Individual Therapy/Group Therapy
Art Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Executive Functioning Support Program

College Preparatory Program:

100% of college applicants have matriculated
College Transition Classes
Comprehensive College Guidance Support
Customized Transition Program ("Gap Year")
Alternative/Vocational Preparation

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ACADEMICS WEST cost?

ACADEMICS WEST's tuition is approximately $89,000 for private students.

What schools are ACADEMICS WEST often compared to?

ACADEMICS WEST is often viewed alongside schools like Aaron School K - 12 by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of ACADEMICS WEST?

The acceptance rate of ACADEMICS WEST is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

Does ACADEMICS WEST offer a summer program?

Yes, ACADEMICS WEST offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does ACADEMICS WEST offer?

ACADEMICS WEST offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for ACADEMICS WEST?

The application deadline for ACADEMICS WEST is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (13 reviews)

5 10/24/2025

So, I came by to visit Academics West. It has been a few years since I graduated. The place is even better than when I went. So many cool things they are doing. Lots of programming that I wish I had when I was there. It was a great place for me when I needed it most. I hope they continue to help more kids and it seems like they have made the school even better. Thanks Academics West family for what you did for me.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Just visiting after a few years

5 5/2/2025

My daughter goes to Academics West, and it has been a great decision. She was stuck in a bad place and wasn't thriving. Since being at Academics West, she has made friends and her teachers care (not something I could have said at the last school she went to). I feel lucky that we found this place for her. She no longer begs to stay home and cries. Now she goes pretty regularly and even sometimes talks about what she is learning in class. For me, I get a lot of communication from the school. I can always pick up the phone or email the admin or teachers to check in on my daughter. Definitely worth checking out. We have been very happy.

- Posted by Parent - Love the Arts

5 4/11/2025

Academics West is a lovely school. In my time at Academics West, I found the community works together to support each student. Wonderful community, and I feel grateful to have been a part of teachers and staff who care about the growth of each student.

- Posted by Teacher - Sam

5 3/21/2025

A unique place. Made me a better person. Loved the teachers there.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Former Student

5 3/15/2025

At first, I was shy and didn't know stuff. I wasn't in school for a while, and it was strange coming. But everyone was so nice, and it was like a family. All ages are together. Like a big family. Wish I was still there.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - 9284cake

5 3/7/2025

Place is small and nurturing. Teachers all care tremendously about the students. Sometimes there is a disconnect with admin, but I think it has gotten better. I would recommend it to parents looking for a school like this.

- Posted by Teacher - Goin fishing

5 3/7/2025

Had my daughter here for 5 years. Staff are amazing! They understood her needs and helped her realize that her deficits didn't define her. We ended up leaving after middle school, but we would have stayed. We ended up moving out of state. Wonderful, dedicated staff and her peers had their own challenges, but she made some good friends.

- Posted by Parent - Bird lover

5 3/7/2025

Academic West provides an inclusive and caring setting for kids who may be struggling elsewhere. So happy to have found this unique and special program.

- Posted by Parent - happy mom

5 3/1/2025

I didn't graduate from there. I stayed till 11th and then went to another school. But I really loved that place and have great memories of the teachers there. They actually cared about me and wanted to see me succeed. Now I am at college doing pretty well, and I don't think I would be here without Academics West. Nothing else to say, but I needed them badly then. Thanks!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Academics West 2015

5 3/1/2025

I love teaching, and teaching kids who struggle is an incredible event for me. When they have the all of a sudden I got it moment, it is the reason why I teach. Academics West students are great students who have been in schools that force them to do it there way. At Academics West, we are able to meet the student where they are because it is so individualized. It is a special place, and I highly recommend it for any family to consider.

- Posted by Teacher - Love Literature

5 3/1/2025

Great place and a wonderful caring community. Students who come here learn about themselves (strengths and weaknesses) and develop strategies to be successful in school and beyond.

- Posted by Teacher - Shakespeare

5 2/21/2025

Great school. Small, and the teachers care more than any place I went to. I was there for about 3 years. I have really bad ADHD and hate going to school. It is a chill place, and I made some good friends. Def recommend it if you want a small place where people actually want to help you. You are not just a number.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Skateboarder

5 1/27/2023

Been a parent of Academics West for two years now and am so impressed by the level of sophistication and competence of the staff here. My son has grown so much, both emotionally and academically over the last two years and I'm so grateful to have found a school that values education AND mental health. My child's confidence has improved so much since he's worked on his executive functioning and poor reading abilities, and can now read at grade level and remember where he last put his assignments! He has amazing peers, therapists, and teachers that do understand his needs and want to see him succeed.

- Posted by Parent - Happy Parent

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).