Specialized high school in Paramus serving grades 8-12 with integrated mental health and education services
New Alliance Academy is a specialized high school in Paramus, NJ serving students in grades 8-12 who experience acute psychological distress, emotional illness, or mental health challenges. The school understands that finding the right educational setting for teens struggling with emotional and behavioral health can be overwhelming, especially when therapy and education are fragmented across separate facilities.
What sets New Alliance Academy apart is its integrated model: educational and therapeutic services operate seamlessly in one location, eliminating scheduling conflicts and communication gaps. The school employs 4 classroom teachers, 80% with advanced degrees, and maintains a small student body of just 33 students to ensure individualized attention. Students also have access to expert adolescent psychiatrists for consultation and medical treatment when needed, creating a comprehensive support system under one roof.
New Alliance Academy serves the northern New Jersey metropolitan area, including Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Hudson, Somerset, Union, and Essex Counties. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis (no deadline), offers summer school, and charges $25,000 in yearly tuition. The diverse, co-ed student body benefits from a structured, therapeutic environment designed specifically for teens navigating serious emotional health challenges.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Total Students | 33 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 39 |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | sagealliance.newstoryschools.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/paramus-calendar-school-year-2021-2022.pdf |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |