Residential therapeutic school in Sparks for boys 13-18 struggling with substance abuse, behavior, or academics. 12-18 month program
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge is a residential alternative school in Sparks, Nevada, serving boys ages 13–18 who are struggling with substance abuse, behavioral health challenges, academic disengagement, or emotional regulation issues. The school provides a structured, therapeutic environment designed to help students rebuild their lives through intensive support, mentoring, and skill-building over a 12–18 month residential program.
The program combines academics with comprehensive therapeutic services, including individual and group counseling, art therapy, vocational training, and outdoor recreational activities like camping, hiking, and skateboarding. Students receive support for learning differences and ADHD, with an average class size of 12 and a faculty-to-student ratio that enables personalized attention. The school is an approved Distance Education satellite location for Washoe County Schools and offers grades 7–12 coursework aligned with state standards.
Tuition is $50,000 annually and includes 24/7 residential care, meals, supervision, schooling, counseling, therapy, mentoring, and recreational programming. The school has a 60% acceptance rate with rolling admissions. For families seeking an intensive, residential therapeutic school environment for a teen with behavioral health, substance abuse, or learning challenges, contact Admissions Director Jered Rowe at (775) 424-6777 or visit teenchallenge.net.
At a Glance
TypeAlternative School
Grades7-12
Students4
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$50,000
Est.1998
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $50,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Yearly Cost Cost includes 24/7 residential care, room board, 24/7 supervision, schooling, lab materials, counseling, mentoring, therapy (individual and group), outdoor activities, church. |
| Total Students | 4 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Jered Rowe |
| Admissions Associate | David Gish |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Intramural Sports Only |
| Clubs and Organizations | Vocational Training · volunteering · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Therapy · Recreational Athletic Programs: · camping · fishing · hiking · Skateboarding · Snowboarding |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Assembly of God |
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