Shelterwood Academy (2024 Profile)

Shelterwood Academy is a Christ-centered therapeutic boarding school located on 220 wooded acres in Independence, Missouri.

For 40 years, we have brought hope and restoration to families by helping teens overcome depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, addictions, and other behavioral and mental health conditions.

We are committed to bringing heart change and behavior change for your teen. .

Quick Stats (2024)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 34 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

34 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Shelterwood is a Christ-centered therapeutic boarding school located on 220 wooded acres in Independence, Missouri. For 40 years, we have brought hope and restoration to families by helping teens overcome depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, addictions, and other behavioral and mental health conditions. We are committed to bringing heart change and behavior change for your teen.

Surrounded by more than 80 Christian professionals and staff, we help your teen uncover their unique purpose and plan for the future. Including:

Licensed therapists and certified addiction counselors. Shelterwood national recognition includes being awarded The Joint Commission`s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation and designated as a NATSAP Gold Seal Recipient for Evidence-based outcomes.
Licensed teachers at our Cognia accredited High School on campus, ready to help your teen succeed academically through individualized coursework.
Christian mentors to help foster healthy relationships through around-the-clock care.
The nation`s only residential facility offering the leading-edge Brain Balance program, a personalized and integrative approach to strengthen the brain and its connections through sensory engagement, physical development, academics, and nutrition.

Shelterwood Academy is a private pay, tuition-based residential community for struggling teens ages 13-18.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Shelterwood Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 11/2/2020

I was at Shelterwood when they were in Westminster CO. I was dropped off by my mom while in High school without any knowledge. I am 31 years old now and will never forget the people I met and the family love I felt from staff and friends i made back then. I'm thankful for the experience. Even though i was 15 back then and very angry. I will never forget the experience.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - April

5 5/17/2016

Shelterwood greatly impacted my life! I came to Shelterwood because of a suicide attempt, a pill addiction, and self-harm. Right before being admitted, I had been in and out of the psych hospital a few times and was a complete mess. Being at Shelterwood definitely is not easy but it challenged me in many different areas. It was all about taking risks, stepping out of my comfort zone, and being put in awkward and vulnerable situations. I couldn't tell you the number of times I tried to fire my counselor, but in reality, that's just a sign she was doing her job really damn well. I finally graduated and moved on with life. Although there has still been struggle, Shelterwood gave me the tools I needed to learn to reach out to others, to not be afraid to ask for help, to cope in more positive ways than what I was doing pre Shelterwood, and so much more. I will never forget my time at Shelterwood. It gave me many memories I''ll cherish forever. Shelterwood saved my life.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - aunti

5 10/27/2012

We tried everything before we came to Shelterwood. Parenting books, youth group, counseling, homeschooling: they helped, but none of them solved the problems. Shelterwood was different. Being immersed in the environment there finally got his attention. I only wish we had discovered Shelterwood sooner

- Posted by Parent - 1273g

5 10/6/2012

Shelterwood, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for our family. You are a place of healing, of hope, of new beginnings.

- Posted by Parent - saman

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