The RSEC Academy is a special education middle and high school in Amherst, NH, specializing in students with LD, autism, and anxiety.
Established in 1996, The RSEC Academy is a state-approved, diploma-granting special education alternative school serving middle and high school students (grades 6-12) in Amherst, NH. The academy provides a specialized learning environment designed for students with learning differences (LD), autism, anxiety disorders, school phobia, and other health impairments. The curriculum follows New Hampshire Curriculum Frameworks but emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning to teach essential academic and social skills.
The academy offers a highly supportive, small-group setting with an average class size of just 8 students and a dedicated staff of 17 teachers. This low student-to-teacher ratio allows for personalized instruction tailored to individual achievement levels. Programs are specifically designed to support students with ADD/ADHD, speech/language needs, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing, focusing on fostering personal responsibility and accountability within a structured environment.
Admission to The RSEC Academy is conducted through the school district's special education (IEP and placement) process. The school offers a nonsectarian, casual dress environment and provides extracurricular opportunities such as basketball, soccer, and alpine skiing. Summer school and post-graduate year options are also available to support continued student growth.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades6-12
Students32
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1996
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Tuition Notes | Students are referred through school district's special education (IEP and Placement) process. |
| Total Students | 32 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Janet Reed, Director |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
LDSp/LangAutismAnxiety Disorder/School PhobiaDeaf/Hard of HearingOther Health Impairment
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Basketball · Soccer |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | rsec.org/page/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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