Alternative Rehabilitation Communities, is a private non-profit corporation, authorized by the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Education to render rehabilitation and educational service to juveniles and their families.
We provide a full continuum of services from Intake and Assessment to Secure for court adjudicated youth.
ARC's services are provided in Pennsylvania, with one male residential program located in Lancaster for Intake and Assessment four male residential programs located in Harrisburg, Lebanon, and Lancaster; one female residential program located in Carlisle; one male residential special needs program for mental health issues located in York; one male residential special needs program for sex offenders located in Harrisburg; one male residential for youth with language & culture issues located in York; one secure treatment program located in Chambersburg; one foster care program; an alternative education program with the Harrisburg School District; and aftercare/outreach service.
These programs are teaching students to make good decisions in order to become responsible citizens.
ARC views rehabilitation as a journey, not a destination, a process, and not a goal.
The process we are teaching them is basically the same as our parents taught us: maintaining a positive attitude during the bad times as well as the good; respect for ourselves and others; and having the courage to accept life's challenges while keeping our goals in focus.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alternative Rehabilitation Com often compared to?
Alternative Rehabilitation Com is often viewed alongside schools like Harborcreek Youth Services by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Alternative Rehabilitation Com?
The application deadline for Alternative Rehabilitation Com is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Alternative Rehabilitation Com located?
Alternative Rehabilitation Com is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Uptown.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Alternative Rehabilitation Com vs. Harborcreek Youth Services
The nearest high school and elementary school to Alternative Rehabilitation Com is Cornell Abraxas Group (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 8-10 | 12 students 0.6 miles 2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
0.6
8-10
12
Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Grades: PK-8 | 62 students 0.8 miles 3301 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
0.8
PK-8
62
Grades: PK-12 | 289 students 1.4 miles 1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
1.4
PK-12
289
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-9 | 38 students 1.4 miles 424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
1.4
K-9
38
Capital Academy
Special Education School
Grades: 3-12 | 136 students 1.6 miles 1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
1.6
3-12
136
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