New Connections Academy (NCA) is a private therapeutic day school that was founded in 2006 to serve children and adolescents.
New Connections Academy's mission is to integrate school, family and community in order to provide the highest quality academic and therapeutic programs.
These programs are designed to enable students to become successful learners through a sense of belonging, generosity, mastery and independence.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Connection's Academy often compared to?
New Connection's Academy is often viewed alongside schools like South Campus by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for New Connection's Academy?
The application deadline for New Connection's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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