Northern Hills Academy

Sussex County Educational Services Commission
10 GAIL COURT
SPARTA, NJ 07871
44 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Northern Hills Academy is a specialized educational facility located in Sparta, New Jersey, dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs. As a state-approved private school for students with disabilities, it provides a structured and therapeutic environment designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and functional independence for children who require individualized support beyond what may be available in a traditional public school setting.

The academy emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating academics with therapeutic services such as counseling, speech therapy, and occupational therapy to address the unique requirements of each student. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, Northern Hills Academy creates a personalized educational experience that focuses on building essential life skills, boosting self-confidence, and preparing students for successful transitions into their post-secondary lives.
44
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (79.5%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (13.6%)
  • Black
    2 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sussex County Educational Services Commission
Phone: (973)579-6980
Website: http://www.scescesc.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 3
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio