New Life Youth & Family Services

585 Freeman School Rd Schwenksville, PA 19473
nlyfs.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Average class size: 4 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Average class size: 4 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1953
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tammy Moore

School Notes

  • The primary purpose of New Life’s Educational Programs is to prepare students to return to public or private schools so that they may complete their courses of study and obtain a diploma.
  • The student must be able to function in the classroom respecting peers and staff, and must handle tasks in a responsible and competent manner.
  • To accomplish these goals, New Life seeks to address problems of truancy, school phobia, disrespect, disruption, social dysfunction, responsibility avoidance, lack of credits, and academic depression.
  • An educational plan is developed from an educational profile which indicates behavioral and academic needs and levels.
  • Integral to this developmental plan is individual, group and family counseling.
  • Critical to the student’s success is the posture of the teacher one of counselor, giving encouragement and clear direction, and one of disciplinarian motivating students and holding high expectations.
  • Students are viewed as an individuals and every reasonable effort is made by the teacher to help them achieve their academic and behavioral goals.
  • Small class sizes ranging from 8–13 allow teachers to give the necessary attention to the behavior and the academic performance of each student.
  • The primary purpose of New Life’s Educational Programs is to prepare students to return to public or private schools so that they may complete their courses of study and obtain a diploma. The student must be able to function in the classroom respecting peers and staff, and must handle tasks in a responsible and competent manner. To accomplish these goals, New Life seeks to address problems of truancy, school phobia, disrespect, disruption, social dysfunction, responsibility avoidance, lack of credits, and academic depression. An educational plan is developed from an educational profile which indicates behavioral and academic needs and levels. Integral to this developmental plan is individual, group and family counseling. Critical to the student’s success is the posture of the teacher one of counselor, giving encouragement and clear direction, and one of disciplinarian motivating students and holding high expectations. Students are viewed as an individuals and every reasonable effort is made by the teacher to help them achieve their academic and behavioral goals. Small class sizes ranging from 8–13 allow teachers to give the necessary attention to the behavior and the academic performance of each student.
Source: Verified school update

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