Alexander Youth Network

Alexander was founded in 1888 in Charlotte as a women and children's rescue mission.
In 1945, the agency began transitioning to serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.
Alexander serves North Carolina children ages 5-18. Children served in residential programs come from nearly three quarters of the counties in North Carolina.
Alexander provides a comprehensive array of children's behavioral healthcare services in four basic categories: outpatient, day treatment, residential, and community-based services.
Children ages 5 to 18 are referred to Alexander from North Carolina’s Area Mental Health programs, hospitals, physicians, parents, schools, county departments of social services and from the state’s juvenile justice system.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-7
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Alexander Youth Network ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Alexander Youth Network Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Alexander was founded in 1888 in Charlotte as a women and children's rescue mission. In 1945, the agency began transitioning to serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Alexander serves North Carolina children ages 5-18. Children served in residential programs come from nearly three quarters of the counties in North Carolina. Alexander provides a comprehensive array of children's behavioral healthcare services in three basic categories: outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Children ages 5 to 18 are referred to Alexander from North Carolina’s Area Mental Health programs, hospitals, physicians, parents, schools, county departments of social services and from the state’s juvenile justice system.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Alexander Youth Network?
The application deadline for Alexander Youth Network is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Alexander Youth Network located?
Alexander Youth Network is located in the Stonehaven neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other private schools located in Stonehaven.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-7
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Charlotte, NC is $16,083 for elementary schools and $16,413 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Charlotte, NC is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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