Horizon Academy

Horizon Academy is a specialized private school in Mission, KS, specifically designed for students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities. The academy serves students with average to above-average intelligence who are navigating challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and Auditory Processing Disorder. The curriculum utilizes a comprehensive, multisensory approach, featuring intensive Orton-Gillingham reading instruction, multisensory math, and specialized written expression training.

To support the whole child, the school integrates essential therapeutic services directly into the tuition, including on-site Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Counseling. Beyond academics, the program focuses on developing vital organizational skills, social skills, and self-advocacy, preparing students for a successful transition back to traditional educational environments. With an average class size of 12, students benefit from a highly focused and supportive learning atmosphere.

Horizon Academy offers a nonsectarian environment with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including STEAM clubs, arts, music, and athletics like cross country. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school provides financial accessibility through need-based scholarships, with 36% of the student body currently receiving financial aid. The academy serves families within a 75-mile radius of the Kansas City area.