Horizon Academy

Horizon Academy's mission is to empower students with a primary diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia, to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. Some of our students may also have ADHD. We are unable to serve students who have a diagnosis that is of an emotional or behavioral nature.
Horizon Academy is the only private school in the Kansas City area that specializes in educating students with language-based learning disabilities. Horizon Academy's goal is to help students with the skills they need to be successful in academics, social skills, organizational skills and self-advocacy, so that they can successfully return to a traditional school.
The average length of attendance at Horizon Academy is three years, with students attending between 2 - 5 years.
The student body is coeducational and serves students from 1st through 12th grade.
Students have average to above average intelligence, but are still falling through the cracks in traditional schools.
Horizon Academy serves students from a 75-mile radius in the Kansas City area.
Students are funded privately by parents and/or through need-based scholarships provided by the school.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQNIlG3HGM

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Top Rankings

Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Language-based differences, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 25%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants/skirt/jeans and school logo shirt or sweatshirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes therapy services on-site (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Counseling), as well as technology training, intensive reading (Orton-Gillingham) and Multisensory Math.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program costs vary based on program selected.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
Admissions Director
Laura Mombello

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  • Horizon Academy helps children with diagnosed language-based learning diabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) who struggle within traditional academic settings by providing innovative instructional programs including evidence-based methodology along with strategic instruction and multisensory approaches that help students learn and compensate for their learning difficulties. Students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia come to Horizon Academy because they are struggling in the following areas:
  • Word decoding skills in reading, and encoding (spelling)
  • Oral and written language comprehension and/or expression
  • Math skills (calculation and problem solving)
  • Physical education skills
  • Organization skills
  • Social skills
  • Handwriting skills
  • Speech/Lang. skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQNIlG3HGM
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Horizon Academy cost?
Horizon Academy's tuition is approximately $27,750 for private students.
Does Horizon Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Horizon Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Horizon Academy offer?
Horizon Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Track and Field.
What is Horizon Academy's ranking?
Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Horizon Academy?
The application deadline for Horizon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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