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The mission of the Mel Blount Youth Home is to help youth develop mentally, physically and morally while teaching them to become productive citizens in society.

To provide youth with programs where they will have a healthy environment to learn, work, play and develop a sense of responsibility, love and respect for one another.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

2014

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Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The mission of the Mel Blount Youth Home is to help youth develop mentally, physically and morally while teaching them to become productive citizens in society.
To provide youth with programs where they will have a healthy environment to learn, work, play and develop a sense of responsibility, love and respect for one another.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- CJ Goodwin - Former resident of the Youth Home, went on to play in the NFL.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Mel Blount Leadership Academy famous alumni include: CJ Goodwin - Former resident of the Youth Home, went on to play in the NFL..

When is the application deadline for Mel Blount Leadership Academy?

The application deadline for Mel Blount Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,039 for elementary schools and $19,258 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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