Summit Academy is a therapeutic school in Worcester, MA, specializing in support for students with high-functioning autism.
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners provides a therapeutic educational environment specifically designed for students with high-functioning autism and related diagnoses. Grounded in values of belonging, warmth, and consistency, the school offers a supportive community where students can find a peer group that accepts their differences while challenging them to grow academically and socially.
The school offers a comprehensive range of specialized supports, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special education services, and integrated therapies such as speech, occupational therapy (OT), and counseling. To promote holistic development, the curriculum incorporates creative and physical outlets including music therapy, weekly art classes, and martial arts, all within a small-classroom setting with an average class size of 12.
As a member of the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS), Summit Academy is a MA-approved Chapter 766 therapeutic outplacement school. While the yearly tuition is approximately $65,088, most students are supported by their sending school districts. The school serves grades 2-12 and offers summer school opportunities with a rolling admissions process.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades2-12
Students40
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$65,088
Est.2007
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $65,088 |
| Tuition Notes | Summit Academy is a MA approved Ch. 766 therapeutic outplacement. Most students are supported by their sending school districts. Tuition rates are set by the MA Operational Services Division (OSD). |
| Total Students | 40 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 2-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Paula Donahue |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 12 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and related diagnoses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Martial Arts |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Partnership with Local Organization: Diamond Is The Sky · Arts and Music Programs: · Music Therapy · Weekly Art Class |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Calendar | www.summitacademyma.com/current-families |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(508) 751-850015 Jamesbury Dr, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
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