The Hillsprings Learning Center (Closed 2024)

HillSprings Academy is a nonprofit learning center, offering tuition-based virtual educational intervention programs for students with learning differences and attention challenges. We serve struggling students from grades 1-8 and our student-to-teacher ratio never exceeds 4:1. Half-day, after school, and summer school programs are offered in reading, writing, and/or math, with a variety of scheduling options to fit the needs of the families we serve. Interactive virtual intervention programs are accessible online from home or from HillSprings Academy campus.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Non-verbal learning disability, Slow Processing Speed, Weak Working Memory
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
The Hillsprings Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
3 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We offer a variety of virtual programs and scheduling options. Tuition rates differ by program. $15,450 is the tuition rate for our most intensive program.
Summer Program Cost
$2,400
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Program is a 5 week program, delivered 5 days per week for 3 hours per day (8:30-11:30 a.m.)
Admissions Director
Mary Bryant

School Notes

  • The Hillsprings Learning Center is providing a short term, accelerated skill acquisition program for students that enables them the opportunity to achieve at a level commensurate with their intellectual abilities.
  • In addition, our program is designed to help students develop a positive self-concept through successful experiences and an understanding of their individual learning styles, to prepare them to be independent learners in a regular classroom setting, and to assist them to set realistic goals for themselves.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hillsprings Learning Center cost?
The Hillsprings Learning Center's tuition is approximately $15,450 for private students and $2,400 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for The Hillsprings Learning Center?
The application deadline for The Hillsprings Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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