Wernle Childrens Home School
- Wernle Children's Home is a residential treatment facility providing a full range of services and support for behaviorally and emotionally challenged adolescent males, ages six through 21, and their families.
- Established by Lutheran Churches throughout Indiana and Ohio, the agency was dedicated in 1879 as Wernle Orphan's Home.
- While holding fast to its foundation as an expression of God's unchanging love and grace, the agency continues to develop innovative services to meet the ever changing needs of troubled children and their families in today's society.
- Wernle Children's Home, Inc., a social ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a not for profit organization solely responsible for its debts in the scope and depends upon support from churches, organizations and individuals.
- The agency employs approximately 130 people, ranging from paraprofessionals to doctorate level professionals, on our beautiful 70-acre campus situated on the south edge of Richmond Indiana.
- Our supporters and staff are integral components to providing quality services and support for our residents and their families.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 31 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 42% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Wernle Childrens Home School is Seton Catholic High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Richmond Friends School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- RichmondSeton Catholic High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 7-12 | 339 students
1.6 miles
233 S 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956 1.6 7-12
339 - RichmondRichmond Friends SchoolSpecial Program Emphasis (Friends)Grades: PK-8 | 72 students
2.3 miles
607 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-5767 2.3 PK-8
72 - RichmondSeton Catholic Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-6 | 294 students
2.4 miles
801 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-4877 2.4 PK-6
294 - RichmondOak Park Academy(Pentecostal)Grades: 1-12 | 13 students
3.2 miles
1920 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693 3.2 1-12
13 - Richmond Grades: PK-8 | 122 students
5.7 miles
500 Elks Road
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-3215 5.7 PK-8
122
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