Lumen Academy

Hamilton Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for students to develop the academic and social skills necessary to achieve their individual goals towards personal growth.
Our goal is to reintegrate our students into their home schools in as short a time as possible.
The purpose of our program is to ensure success for this mainstreaming process.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Lumen Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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

School Reviews

5  
My son went to Hamilton Academy in the last half of his sophomore year and all of his junior & senior years of High School. Hamilton Academy legitimately saved his life. They taught him the skills he needed to manage his ADD and basic life skills; nobody else was able to get through to him. When he enrolled at Hamilton, he was at least a semester behind in credits, yet with the dedication and determination from the Hamilton staff he graduated on-time with his high school class. He is now 32 years old and is a success wedding photographer and lives life to it's fullest potential. I still think of Hamilton often and thank God for sending us to there when my sons fate seemed destined for failure. I very highly recommend Hamilton Academy to any student and parent struggling to obtain the services needed to keep their child on track at the public (or private) school. The reality is there are just some kids who are not suited for the standard school environment. Hamilton is the best option for these students when it comes to their education and learning life & coping skills. Thank you for who you are, what you do and the impact you have on so many lives.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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