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Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)

934 Briarcliff Rd Ne Atlanta, GA 30306
Tel: (404) 888-7895
laurelheightshospital.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Laurel Heights is a private intensive residential treatment center located in Atlanta, Georgia, in the Emory/Druid Hills neighborhood.
  • The serene 12 acre campus offers seven residential cottages, separate clinic, school, cafeteria, gym, swimming pool and several outdoor playgrounds.
  • Laurel Heights specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with complex psychiatric and behavioral problems, co-occurring developmental disabilities and has a specialty program for children with autism spectrum disorders.
  • The Discovery Program at Laurel Heights is dedicated to helping children with autism spectrum disorders and significant behavioral difficulties learn functional communication, social interaction, and self-management skills.
  • The program is geared toward children with autism who may also have Self-injurious, disruptive and aggressive behaviors, Moods disorders, including depression and bipolar symptoms, Difficulties with impulse control and self-regulation, Symptoms of psychosis or other mental illnesses.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Alternative School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeLaurel Heights Academy (hospital)
11
22
35
43
59
67
710
89
921
108
116
121
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Year Founded
1985
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Student Body

Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
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Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
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Endowment Size
$20 million
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Laurel Heights Academy (hospital) cost?
Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)'s tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)?
The acceptance rate of Laurel Heights Academy (hospital) is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)?
The application deadline for Laurel Heights Academy (hospital) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Laurel Heights Academy (hospital) located?
Laurel Heights Academy (hospital) is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 4 other private schools located in Druid Hills.

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