The Plaza Academy is a specialized school in Kansas City, MO, providing therapeutic and individualized education for grades 8-12.
The Plaza Academy serves non-traditional learners in grades 8-12, providing a specialized environment focused on individualized academic, therapeutic, and civic education. The school is designed to empower students to graduate high school and transition into successful young adulthood through an ownership-based learning model.
The academy offers comprehensive support for students with special needs, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support. With an average class size of just 8 students and a faculty where 90% hold advanced degrees, students benefit from highly personalized instruction and a small, supportive community. Extracurricular opportunities are diverse, featuring a full recording studio for music, graphic design, photography, and various clubs like Chess and Anime.
The Plaza Academy operates on a rolling admissions basis and is a nonsectarian institution. Recognizing the financial needs of families, tuition is based on family income, and the school also contracts with school districts for students whose current placements are not meeting their specific needs. The school is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and the Alternative School Network.
At a Glance
Grades8-12
Students58
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1974
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Alternative School Network, Cognia
School Information
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on the family income, however we do contract with school districts if your current school is not meeting your child\'s needs. |
| Total Students | 58 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Ward Worley |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 52 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Anime Club · Chess Club · Gardening · Arts and Music Programs: · Graphic Design · Music - in our full recording studio · Photography · Textiles · Visual Art |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · Alternative School Network · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
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