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 (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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.: 11:1
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 to Alternative Rehabilitation Com is Cornell Abraxas Group (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Silver Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Silver Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2986 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
1.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
1.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Silver Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2986 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
1.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Silver Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2986 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1800 Bamberger Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9328.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9329.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
W.g. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
9329.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mooreland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
329 Wilson St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9330.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9330.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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