Great Lakes Academy is a special education school in Plano, TX specializing in supporting students with ADHD and ASD Level 1.
Great Lakes Academy provides a nurturing and innovative academic environment specifically designed for neurodivergent learners in grades 4-12. The school specializes in supporting students with various learning differences, ADHD, and ASD Level 1 (formerly Asperger's Syndrome), offering a positive and specialized space where students with average to above-average intelligence can thrive.
To meet the unique needs of each student, the academy utilizes multi-sensory teaching methods and maintains small class sizes, with an average of only 10 students per class. Their comprehensive support system is built around individualized care, including the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support to address both academic progress and social-emotional growth.
Beyond academics, students can engage in various extracurricular activities, including multimedia and strategy game clubs, as well as sports like basketball and soccer. Great Lakes Academy is a nonsectarian institution that operates on a rolling admissions basis. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from approximately $17,400 for grades 4-8 to $19,500 for grades 9-12, plus an annual registration fee.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades4-12
Students97
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$21,000
Est.1996
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 19-20 Tuition costs are dependent upon grade level: * 4th Grade - 8th Grade - $17,400.00 *9th - 12th Grade - $19,500.00. There is also a $700 annual registration fee. |
| Total Students | 97 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 4-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Marjolein J. Borsten |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Soccer |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · After School Clubs · Multimedia Club · Strategy Game Club etc. · such as Chess Club · Various after school clubs are offered to our students |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.greatlakesacademy.com/calendar.htm |
Contact the school
(972) 517-74986000 Custer Rd. Building 7, Plano, Texas 75023
www.greatlakesacademy.com