Stetson School is a residential special education program in Barre, MA, for boys with sexual behavior challenges
Stetson School provides a licensed special education residential treatment program specifically designed for boys and young men navigating sexual behavior challenges. The school utilizes a student-centered approach through its 40-Week Core Foundation Program, which addresses the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, and social issues. By treating each student as a whole person, the program aims to build essential therapeutic foundations that allow students to eventually transition back to the least restrictive environments possible.
The curriculum is a structured psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral program focused on developing healthy insights and behaviors. Beyond academics, the school offers a robust therapeutic environment including individual, group, art, and recreation therapies. With an average class size of 10 and specialized support for mild to severe learning disabilities, the program provides the intensive, structured setting necessary for long-term healing and behavioral development.
Stetson School operates on a rolling admissions basis, and because healing is a non-linear process, lengths of stay are individualized based on the specific needs of the student, the treatment team, and the guardian. The school offers grades 4-12, including post-graduate options, and provides various extracurricular activities such as swimming, weightlifting, and basketball to support holistic development.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades4-12
Students67
Class Size10:1 ratio
Est.1899
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1899 |
| Tuition Notes | Contact Stetson Admissions Department for specific rate information koconnor@stetsonschool.org |
| Total Students | 67 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 30 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 4-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kathleen O'Connor |
| Admissions Associate | Nicole Staiti |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 17 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to Severe Learning Disabilities
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Flag Football · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Art Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Recreation Therapy |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.sevenhills.org/whats-happening/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
Contact the school
(978) 355-4541455 South St, Barre, Massachusetts 01005
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