Learning Without Limits
Empowering Students Through Specialized Education
At Abraxas, educational services are integrated across all youth residential programs, as well as in day treatment and alternative education settings. We deliver structured, high-quality academic programming designed to meet each student where they are and help them move forward.
Our schools provide individualized instruction aligned with state standards, led by certified teachers and supported by special education services and credit recovery opportunities—ensuring students stay on track toward graduation. By combining education with therapeutic and behavioral supports, we create safe, engaging learning environments that promote academic growth, build confidence, and prepare students for successful transitions to their home schools, postsecondary education, or the workforce.
Colorado
Phoenix Academy Residential School at Southern Peaks
Canon City, CO
Located in Cañon City, Colorado, Phoenix Academy Residential School at Southern Peaks serves a psychiatric residential treatment population that includes female students ages 9–18 and male students ages 9–14 across grades 3 through 12. The program serves students with a broad range of academic, behavioral, and clinical needs, including significant special education representation. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition & Career Readiness. Instruction is supported through Edgenuity, i-Ready, IXL, 7 Mindsets, and Pathful, along with a departmental approach that allows teachers to focus on individual subject areas. Students complete academic and transition assessments upon entry, helping staff determine appropriate class placement, monitor progress, and support IEP goals. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through structured programming, trauma-informed response systems, individualized academic supports, special education services (for students with identified disabilities under IDEA), and coordinated behavioral interventions. Transition assessments and career-readiness supports provide a foundation for future educational and post-placement planning. Through continued focus on strengthening instructional practices, Integrated Treatment for Complex Trauma (ITCT), and data-based Response to Intervention plans, Phoenix Academy at Southern Peaks prepares students to make meaningful academic progress and successfully transition to their next educational or post-placement setting.
Phoenix Academy Day Treatment at Southern Peaks
Canon City, CO
Phoenix Academy at Southern Peaks operates a year-round, on-site Day Treatment Program. Students receive educational services for at least six hours each day and 30 hours per week. The Phoenix Academy is a non-public facility school approved by the Colorado Department of Education. The school is staffed by licensed teachers, and special education services are provided to students as needed. Enrollment in the SPRTC Day Treatment Program is initiated with parent/guardian and the local school district of residence. Other pertinent team members involved with the student, such as caseworkers, therapists, and probation officers, may also be involved. Students must meet qualifications to be enrolled in the program. Typically, transportation is provided by the local school district of residence.
Illinois
Woodridge Interventions Adolescent Program Meridian North Residential
Woodridge, IL
Meridian North Residential School provides on-site structured educational services for male youth in grades 8–12 receiving treatment through the Woodridge Interventions Adolescent Program. The ISBE-approved non-public special education program provides individualized academic instruction, credit recovery, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and integrated behavioral and substance use supports for students with diverse learning needs and interrupted school histories. Through close coordination with treatment providers, families, probation, and home school districts, students maintain educational continuity while building academic skills, accountability, and engagement. Transition planning begins at enrollment and includes career exploration, vocational readiness, and post-secondary planning to prepare each student for a successful return to their home school, an alternative educational setting, or a GED pathway.
Meridian North
Woodridge, IL
Meridian North is a non-public special education and alternative education program serving youth ages 14–21 who require a higher level of academic, behavioral, and therapeutic support than traditional school settings can provide. The program is designed to support students with diverse educational, social-emotional, and behavioral needs through a structured and individualized learning environment. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Counseling & Intervention, and Transition Readiness. Students receive individualized learning plans, credit recovery opportunities, structured behavioral programming rooted in PBIS practices, and consistent progress monitoring to support both academic achievement and personal growth. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through collaborative support systems, individualized intervention, and strong family and district partnerships. Through integrated counseling supports, substance use intervention services, and ongoing academic and behavioral monitoring, Meridian North prepares students for successful reintegration, graduation, and future educational or career pathways.
Abraxas Naperville Bridge School
Woodridge, IL
Naperville Bridge School (The Bridge) is a private therapeutic high school serving the Chicagoland area. The Bridge is designed for delivering education services to students who are determined to need Special Education services or an Alternative Learning Opportunity Program (ALOP). The Bridge programs focus on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Modification, Social Skills Acquisition (Emotional Support), and Re-Integration/Transition. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes desired through positive behavior intervention strategies. To that end, the Bridge creates an individualized approach and system of services that best meet the specific needs of each student.
Ohio
Abraxas Ohio
Shelby, OH
Abraxas Ohio provides on-site educational programming to youth in the Abraxas Ohio residential program. The school provides comprehensive educational services to students with complex therapeutic and behavioral needs, including those experiencing drug and alcohol dependence or significant instructional disruptions. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition Planning. On-site, year-round instruction is delivered through a partnership with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, utilizing an accelerated schedule, credit recovery opportunities, and tailored special education supports that keep credit-deficient students actively progressing toward their academic targets. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through small class sizes and trauma-informed behavioral care. Through dedicated pathways for traditional high school diplomas, specialized programming for graduates, and active GED testing, Abraxas Ohio ensures students are fully equipped for successful reintegration into their home school districts or post-placement environments.
Pennsylvania
Abraxas I Arlene Lissner Middle/High School
Marienville, PA
Abraxas I offers the on-site, privately licensed Arlene Lissner Middle/High School which serves male and female youth across grades 7 through 12 residing on the campus of Abraxas I. The program is designed to provide structured educational services to students with diverse academic needs, including those with significant instructional gaps and interrupted educational histories. The school focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition & Career Readiness. Instruction is supported through digital learning platforms and evolving curriculum offerings, with an emphasis on building foundational academic skills while integrating life skills and career-focused programming through its PACTT affiliation. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through small class sizes, data-informed instruction, and integrated behavioral supports. Through a continued focus on strengthening instructional quality and expanding career readiness opportunities, Abraxas I prepares students for successful reintegration into their home schools or post-secondary pathways.
Abraxas Academy Detention
Morgantown, PA
Abraxas Academy Detention offers an on-site education program serving youth ages 10 to 18 residing in the Abraxas Academy Detention program. Services are designed for students who often present with significant academic gaps, inconsistent prior schooling, and a need for a highly supportive and structured learning environment. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition Planning. Instruction is delivered through standards-aligned curriculum, credit recovery opportunities, and personalized supports that allow students to re-engage in their academic journey while building essential skills for success. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through structured routines, relationship-based teaching, and data-informed instructional practices. To that end, Abraxas Academy creates an individualized system of supports that addresses both academic and behavioral needs, ensuring students are prepared for successful reintegration into their home school, alternative placements, or continued educational pathways.
Abraxas Academy Secure Treatment
Morgantown, PA
Abraxas Academy is a structured residential education program serving youth across middle and high school grade levels who are residing in the Academy’s Secure Treatment program. Services are designed for students who often present with significant academic gaps, inconsistent prior schooling, and a need for a highly supportive and structured learning environment. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition Planning. Instruction is delivered through standards-aligned curriculum, credit recovery opportunities, and personalized supports that allow students to re-engage in their academic journey while building essential skills for success. The Academy offers a variety of career -focused programming and is PACTT affiliated. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through structured routines, relationship-based teaching, and data-informed instructional practices. To that end, Abraxas Academy creates an individualized system of supports that addresses both academic and behavioral needs, ensuring students are prepared for successful reintegration into their home school, alternative placements, or continued educational pathways.
Abraxas Youth Center
South Mountain, PA
The Learning Center at the Abraxas Youth Center provides educational services for male youth in grades 7 through 12 residing in the Abraxas Youth Center. The program supports students with significant academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, providing a highly structured environment designed to promote accountability, stability, and growth. The program focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition & Career Readiness. Instruction is delivered across core academic content areas and supported by small class sizes, specialized staff, and integrated technology, allowing for individualized learning and consistent progress monitoring. Abraxas Youth Center offers opportunities for career-focused programming and is PACTT affiliated. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through structured routines, collaborative instructional practices, and comprehensive behavioral supports. Through continued focus on strengthening curriculum development and expanding career readiness programming, Abraxas Youth Center prepares students for successful reintegration into their home schools, alternative placements, or post-secondary pathways.
South Mountain Shelter
South Mountain,PA
The school at the South Mountain Shelter serves male and female youth across grades 5 through 12 residing in the shelter. Services support students with a wide range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, providing a structured environment designed to promote stability, engagement, and growth. The school focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition & Career Readiness. Instruction is supported through digital learning platforms and evolving curriculum offerings, with an emphasis on building foundational academic skills while integrating life skills and career-focused programming through its PACTT affiliation. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through individualized supports, structured routines, and collaborative instructional practices. Through continued focus on strengthening curriculum, enhancing instructional consistency, and expanding support systems, the program prepares students for successful transition into their next educational setting or post-placement pathway.
Specialized Treatment Program
South Mountain,PA
The Learning Center at the Specialized Treatment Program serves male youth across grades 5 through 12 residing in this program. Services support students with a wide range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, providing a structured environment designed to promote stability, engagement, and growth. The school focuses on four integral areas of service: Education, Behavior Support, Individualized Intervention, and Transition & Career Readiness. Instruction is supported through digital learning platforms and evolving curriculum offerings, with an emphasis on building foundational academic skills while integrating life skills and career-focused programming through its PACTT affiliation. The approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes for each student through individualized supports, structured routines, and collaborative instructional practices. Through continued focus on strengthening curriculum, enhancing instructional consistency, and expanding support systems, the program prepares students for successful transition into their next educational setting or post-placement pathway.