Ironwood is a residential treatment center committed to helping families in crisis with troubled teens.
We trust the teens and families we treat to share our commitment to generating successful, rewarding outcomes.
Our aim is to assess and treat the causes of unruly behavior, while providing self-esteem building activities and life enriching experiences along with academic studies.
We strive to reunite youth and their families through clinical therapy, animal therapy, discipline, hard work, and shared experiences in a safe, secure, and therapeutic learning environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ironwood (ntlp)?
The application deadline for Ironwood (ntlp) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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