Hill Learning Center is a specialized half-day program in Durham, NC, serving students in grades 1-12 with dyslexia and ADHD.
Hill Learning Center provides a specialized half-day program in Durham, NC, specifically designed for students in grades 1-12 with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Using a unique dual-enrollment model, students continue their primary education at their home school while attending Hill to receive highly differentiated instruction and targeted remediation in a supportive, small-group setting.
The program features an exceptional 4:1 student-teacher ratio, fostering the close relationships necessary for students to build confidence and tackle difficult academic skills. The curriculum focuses explicitly on developing age-appropriate executive function skills and utilizes a peer advisory program to strengthen social relationships and self-advocacy. Additionally, an experienced school counseling team provides essential emotional, behavioral, and social support to help each neurodiverse learner navigate their unique challenges.
With 93% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Hill offers a high level of expertise in supporting students with LD and ADD/ADHD. The school is nonsectarian and operates on a rolling admissions basis. Tuition for the 2024-25 year ranges from $9,150 to $24,990, with 36% of students receiving financial aid. Beyond academics, students can engage in various clubs such as robotics, animation, and creative writing.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students166
Class Size4:1 ratio
Tuition$24,990
Fin. Aid36% receive aid
Est.1977
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association, Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), Southern Association of Independent Schools, Association of LD Schools (ALDS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,990 |
| Tuition Notes | 2024-25 Tuition: $9,150 – 24,990 |
| Total Students | 166 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 93 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Tori Gredvig |
| Admissions Associate | Holly McKenna |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 36 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 18 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
LDADHDDyslexiaetc...
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Animation · Basketball · Board Games · Creative Writing · Disc Golf · Robotics · Sewing · Student Council · Yearbook |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools · Association of LD Schools (ALDS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.hillcenter.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $3,225 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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