St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is a K-12 special education school in Zelienople, PA, specializing in autism, ADHD, and behavioral health.
St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is the largest special education school in the region, serving K-12 students across campuses in Zelienople and Utica, PA. The academy specializes in supporting students with autism, ADHD, ADD, and various behavioral health needs. Through close collaboration with over 50 home school districts, the academy ensures seamless communication regarding student progress and individualized educational goals.
The school provides an intensive therapeutic environment featuring specialized amenities such as a sensory room, a sensory playground, and a gross motor skills room. The enriched curriculum integrates unique experiential learning opportunities, including equine therapy, horticulture, and an innovative animal program. For older students, the academy offers vital transitional programming and summer independent living experiences, including an independent living skills apartment to foster autonomy.
St. Stephen's offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including equestrian, basketball, soccer, and weightlifting. The school also provides Extended School Year (ESY) programming to ensure continuous learning. While the academy primarily contracts through students' home school districts, private pay options are available, with tuition rates varying based on the specific educational program selected.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students298
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1989
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Tuition Notes | St. Stephen's contracts primarily through the students' home district; however private pay options are available. Different education programs (special education, enhanced, living skills, tertiary, ESY, and autism) have a variance in tuition rates. |
| Total Students | 298 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kelly Wheeler |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 18 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
AutismADHDADDBehavioral health
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Equestrian · Flag Football · Intramural Sports Only · Soccer · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Student Council |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | gladerun.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AR-2023-24-1.pdf |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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