Ocean Tides School

Ocean Tides is a residential / educational program founded in 1975 to meet the needs of young men who have been deemed by a state agency to be in need of residential placement and supervision.
The entire Ocean Tides Program is designed with the focus of attention on boys and their families which the program serves.
From its inception, Ocean Tides has been dedicated to providing a coordinated treatment program for each young man.
The entire program has as a basic premise that the life of each young man must be integrated in all its aspects.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2000
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
Campus Size
108 acres

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Ocean Tides School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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