Academics
At Align Adolescent Recovery, we believe academic success is a vital part of a young man’s healing process, which is the reason we offer a fully accredited, in-person high school on our campus. Our academic program meets each student where he is—academically, emotionally, and developmentally—and provides the structure, support, and challenge he needs to thrive.
Whether your son is already an advanced learner, has learning differences, or is simply struggling to stay engaged, our goal is to help him reconnect with his education and rebuild confidence in the classroom.
Our Recovery High School
Our on-campus accredited high school is more than just a school—it’s an integrated part of your son’s treatment. Here, school doesn’t take a back seat to therapy. Instead, it works alongside it.
Our licensed teachers, academic advisors, and learning specialists collaborate closely with therapists and the clinical team to provide each student with a highly personalized academic plan. We offer in-person instruction, small class sizes, credit recovery, special education support, and college-prep courses—all within a structured, encouraging environment.
Educational Programs We Offer
Fully Accredited High School
Our school is accredited through Cognia, ensuring that your son’s credits are transferable and recognized by schools and colleges nationwide.
Student Academic Plan & Individualized Planning
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals. From there, we create a customized academic plan that evolves with him.
Special Education & Learning Support
We are equipped to support students with learning differences, including those with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other academic barriers. Our team includes special education teachers and an academic director who work together to ensure accommodations are effectively implemented and aligned with your son’s academic needs.
College & Career Readiness
For students approaching graduation or planning post-secondary education, we provide SAT/ACT prep, transcript management, goal setting, and transition planning.
Academics & Electives
Our team provides a well-rounded academic experience designed to build critical thinking and real-world skills. Courses include English, math, science, social studies, and life skills.
Students engage in a mix of teacher-led instruction, self-paced coursework, and differentiated lessons aligned with their academic level. Honors courses are available in most subject areas and are weighted in the GPA to recognize advanced effort and achievement.
Mastery Level learning
Accommodations
Our academic program provides a range of accommodations to support individual learning needs. Teachers collaborate regularly to assess and adjust supports as needed, ensuring each student receives the help they require to succeed. Our Special Education teacher works closely with students to address their specific academic goals and challenges.
Dedicated Academic Staff
On-campus therapeutic support
Our Philosophy on Adolescent Education
We believe every student has untapped potential—often obscured by trauma, substance use, or emotional dysregulation. By creating a safe, supportive classroom environment, we help students rediscover their abilities, rebuild confidence, and learn how to succeed again.
School becomes more than just academics; it becomes a place where students learn resilience, develop executive functioning, and experience the pride of achievement.
A School That Understands Recovery
As part of a comprehensive residential treatment program, our school environment is built with emotional safety, behavioral support, and therapeutic integration in mind. We recognize that adolescents in recovery often need:
- Flexibility within structure
- Trauma-informed teaching
- Clear expectations and boundaries
- Encouragement and accountability
- Space to process setbacks with support
Our teachers work side-by-side with our clinical team to ensure each student’s mental health and educational needs are both prioritized.
Adolescent Academic FAQs
Will my son fall behind while in treatment?
No. Our fully accredited school offers transferable credit, personalized support, and credit recovery opportunities.
What if my son has a learning difference?
Academic accommodations are integrated into our school model to support diverse learning needs. Students benefit from executive functioning support through goal setting, scheduling, and advisor check-ins. We offer extended time on assessments, opportunities to revise work, and the ability to break assignments into smaller, manageable parts. Clear written and oral
Can my son graduate while in the program?
Yes. Students can continue to work toward graduation—and even graduate—while enrolled. We also offer assistance with transcripts, college applications, and post-treatment academic transitions.
Tour the Classroom
To visit our classroom and campus, reach out to our admissions team and request a virtual or in-person tour. We’ll show you how we support both healing and learning—side by side.
Located on our 100-acre campus near Tucson, Arizona
Academic Success Is Part of the Plan
At Align Adolescent Recovery, we don’t just help young men recover—we help them move forward. Our academic program is designed to give your son the tools, support, and confidence he needs to succeed in school and beyond. Let’s help him find his potential again.