Solterra Academy in New Britain, CT, provides special education for intensive emotional, behavioral, and learning needs
Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education programs for students aged 4 to 21 who require intensive intervention. The school is specifically designed to support students facing severe emotional, behavioral, physical, and/or learning challenges. By offering an integrated package of services, the academy addresses each student's unique educational, therapeutic, vocational, social, emotional, and developmental needs within a highly structured environment.
The curriculum focuses on fostering independence in academic, social, and behavioral skills, with the ultimate goal of helping students successfully transition back to their home school districts. With an average class size of 8, the academy provides a supportive and developmentally appropriate setting tailored to individual learning differences, including intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities.
Solterra Academy is a nonsectarian, co-ed institution that offers programs for grades 2-12, as well as post-graduate options and summer school. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis, allowing families to seek placement as needed. For more information on their specialized approach and upcoming academic calendar, please visit their website or contact the school directly.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 150 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 2-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 65 |
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | solterraacademy.com/calendar-upcoming-events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |