Shults-lewis School

Shults-Lewis school is a dynamic treatment program for struggling teens and their families.
At Shults-Lewis, we believe that families shouldn’t have to struggle alone and our residential environment, staffed by Christian houseparents and counselors, offers counseling, love, acceptance and, most of all, hope to teens and their families.
The program is also integrated with an Indiana accredited, on-site, year-around school providing students with recognized high school credits.
Teens and their families are provided therapeutic services via a highly-trained and qualified group of counselors.
Shults-Lewis combines more than 50 years of experience in providing for the needs of today's families.
If you have a troubled teen, your family doesn’t have to face its problems alone.
Shults-Lewis can help. Shults-Lewis operates a year-round, comprehensive, private Christian school that is accredited by the State of Indiana.
The free-standing school facility, dedicated in 1991, is complete with a gymnasium, science lab and library.
A well-qualified group of teachers offers well-rounded curriculum and children have the opportunity to earn high school credits accepted by the State of Indiana and/or earn a high school diploma.
Our faculty also prepares students to take the ged. Residents receive a first-rate education and an excellent opportunity to further their educational goals during their time at Shults-Lewis.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-11
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
500 acres

Student Body

Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Shults-lewis School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school uniform - khaki pants and polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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The application deadline for Shults-lewis 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: 7-11
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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