New Dominion, has two separate year-round outdoor therapeutic programs, one serving boys and one serving girls.
This program offers a unique combination of group therapy and treatment techniques along with experiential adventure-based outdoor services and activities.
The programs are designed to help adolescents who are experiencing learning, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties in the more traditional academic settings and at home.
Both of our programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF), and the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps (NATWC).
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Dominion School (boys)?
The application deadline for New Dominion School (boys) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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