Hopetree Academy is a special education school in Salem, VA, specializing in LD, ED, BD, OHI, and ID for grades 8-12.
Hopetree Academy is a nonsectarian special education school in Salem, VA, serving students in grades 8 through 12. The academy provides highly individualized instruction with an exceptional 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that each student receives the focused attention necessary to navigate their unique learning journey within a small, intimate student body of 28 students.
The school specializes in supporting students with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities (LD), emotional disabilities (ED), behavioral disorders (BD), other health impairments (OHI), and intellectual disabilities (ID). To support student well-being, Hopetree Academy offers both individual and group School Social Work (SA) counseling, as well as dedicated behavior support services. For students requiring higher levels of care, one-on-one supervision and residential school options are available at an additional cost.
Hopetree Academy offers summer school programs and maintains a casual dress code. Tuition rates are structured based on individual student needs, ranging from $78 to $155 per enrolled day. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and families are encouraged to contact the school directly for specific details regarding residential services and customized support plans.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Tuition Notes | rates range from 78-155 per enrolled day based on need. other services provided such as one on one supervision at additional cost . behavior support available. SA counseling available, Ind and group. Additional cost for residential school. Call for detail |
| Total Students | 28 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 |
| Average Class Size | 6 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
| Admissions Director | Mark Kelso |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 20 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |