Alternative Rehabilitation Com (2025-26 Profile)

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 Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 117 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Alternative Rehabilitation Com ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Alternative Rehabilitation Com Student 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)

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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.

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