High Road Academy

High Road Academy is a state-approved, nonsectarian special education day school in Wallingford, CT, specifically designed for students from kindergarten through age 21 who face learning, language, and social challenges. With over 30 years of experience, the academy provides highly individualized educational programs tailored to each student's unique learning profile and developmental needs.

The school maintains an intensive 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio to ensure small group and one-on-one instruction. Comprehensive in-house therapeutic services are integrated into the school day, including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language services, Social Workers, and Psychological Evaluations. Academic growth is further supported by specialized, evidence-based instructional programs such as Wilson, Lexia, and FastForWord.

To support social-emotional development, the academy features a comprehensive social skills training program and a positive reinforcement behavior management system designed to help students manage impulsivity and practice self-monitoring. The school offers a supportive, casual environment with rolling admissions and summer school options available to meet the ongoing needs of your child.