Harborcreek Youth Services

By using sanctuary practices and principles, we help youth and families overcome adversity and build positive futures within a safe, Christian environment that respects and promotes individuality and strengthens community.
Harborcreek Youth Services is a fully accredited child and family social service agency recognized for achieving the highest standards of professional practice in child residential treatment services and family preservation and treatment services.
HYS provides a range of residential and in-home services to vulnerable children and their families.
We provide child residential psychiatric services, Multisystemic Therapy, and a specialized Foster Host Home Treatment Program.

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Harborcreek Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1911
Campus Size
60

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Harborcreek Youth Services Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: “The mission of Sanctuary® is to teach individuals and organizations the necessary skills for creating and sustaining nonviolent lives and nonviolent systems and to keep believing in the unexplored possibilities of peace.”
  • By using sanctuary practices and principles, we help youth and families overcome adversity and build positive futures within a safe, Christian environment that respects and promotes individuality and strengthens community.
  • Harborcreek Youth Services is a fully accredited child and family social service agency recognized for achieving the highest standards of professional practice in child residential treatment services and family preservation and treatment services.
  • HYS provides a range of residential and in-home services to vulnerable children and their families.
  • We provide child residential psychiatric services, Multisystemic Therapy, and a specialized Foster Host Home Treatment Program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Harborcreek Youth Services?
The application deadline for Harborcreek Youth Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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