Buxmont Academy provide programs for troubled and at-risk youth in eastern Pennsylvania.
Our students and clients are boys and girls, grades 1 to 12, struggling with a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems, including: learning difficulties, drug and alcohol abuse, legal problems, family problems, impulsive or aggressive behavior, lack of self-esteem, mental health issues, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, truancy, school suspensions and expulsions.
Our educational program consists of small classes with academic studies individualized according to each youths abilities and needs.
Students can receive one-on-one attention through our tutoring program, and there are certified special education teachers at all sites.
Students may choose to participate in creative arts electives, including art, music, computers and digital photography.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Buxmont Academy?
The application deadline for Buxmont Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Buxmont Academy located?
Buxmont Academy is located in the Swarthmorewood neighborhood of Woodlyn, PA.
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