ADMISSIONS
Enrollment is open. Your teen can start now.
Archway accepts students year-round — no waiting for a new semester, no complicated intake process. When your teen is ready to take this step, we move quickly to make it happen.
Financial Aid
Cost should never stand
between your teen and recovery.
We know tuition is one of the first questions families ask. Archway offers need-based scholarships and works directly with every family to find a path forward. Our commitment is firm: no student is turned away for financial reasons.
Admissions Process
Five steps to enrollment.
When your teen is ready, we move quickly. Most families complete enrollment within a few days of first contact. Here's what to expect at each stage.
Initial Contact
Reach out by phone, email, or our contact form. You'll speak with Mark Rector, our Clinical Director, who will learn about your teen's situation, explain how Archway works, and help you determine if we're the right fit. No pressure — just a conversation.
Contact Admissions →Campus Tour & Interview
We invite families to tour the campus, sit in on a class, and meet the recovery staff. This step is essential — it dispels misconceptions, gives your teen a real sense of the community, and helps everyone feel confident before moving forward.
Schedule a Tour →Complete Enrollment Paperwork
Download and complete the enrollment packet in full. Our admissions team reviews the paperwork with the Registrar and Principal to officially enroll your teen and build their class schedule. We'll walk you through every form.
Apply for Financial Aid
If your family needs financial assistance, complete the online scholarship application through our Clarity portal. Our team works closely with every family throughout the process to ensure financial constraints never prevent a student from enrolling.
Start Financial Aid Application →Engage in Recovery & Mental Health Support
Archway is one part of a larger support system — and the most successful students are those whose recovery and mental health care extends beyond the school day. We strongly encourage every student to engage in weekly clinical support outside of school, whether through individual therapy, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), or an Alternative Peer Group (APG). From enrollment onward, Archway coordinates with your teen's outside providers, therapists, and family to keep every part of their care aligned and moving forward together.
What to Prepare
Required documents
for enrollment.
Gathering these documents ahead of time will help move the process along quickly. If you're missing something, reach out to Mark and we'll work with you.
Your Admissions Contact
Questions? Mark
is here to help.
Mark Rector is Archway's Clinical Director and leads every family through the admissions process. He has walked hundreds of families through this exact moment — and he knows how to make it easier.
No question is too small. No situation is too complicated. Reach out directly.
Compare Your Options
Is Archway the right fit
for your teen?
Every family's situation is different. Here's an honest look at how Archway compares to other options families typically consider.
| Private School | Public School | Archway Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial accessibility | Avg. $2,567/month | Covered through taxes | Need-based aid available |
| Admissions process | Selective | Open enrollment | Rolling, year-round |
| Class sizes | Varies | Overcrowded | Small 10:1 ratio |
| Mental health support | Limited | Limited | Daily, licensed clinicians |
| Substance use support | Limited | Limited | Integrated recovery program |
| Peer environment | Negative peer pressure | Negative peer pressure | Positive sober community |
| Academic accreditation | Yes | Yes | Yes — Southwest Public Schools |
Common Questions
Things families often ask.
Does my teen need to be in active recovery?
Your teen needs to be motivated to work toward recovery — they don't need to be at any particular stage. We meet students where they are and support them from there.
Can my teen enroll if they're currently in treatment?
Yes. Archway partners with treatment centers including The PaRC to provide educational continuity during inpatient treatment. Students transitioning out of residential care are exactly who we're built for.
What grades does Archway serve?
We serve students in grades 8 through 12. Transcripts and diplomas are issued through Southwest Public Schools, our accredited academic partner.
How much does Archway cost?
Tuition is determined on a case-by-case basis through our financial aid process. We offer need-based scholarships and no student is ever turned away for financial reasons. Apply for aid early — our team will work with you.
How quickly can my teen start?
With rolling admissions and a 24-48 hour turnaround, most families complete enrollment within a few days. When your teen is ready, we move fast.
What if I'm not sure Archway is the right fit?
Call us. Seriously. If Archway isn't the right fit for your teen, we'll tell you honestly and help point you toward what is. That's the kind of school we are.
When your teen is ready,
we are too.
You don't have to wait for a new semester. You don't have to have everything figured out. Download our checklist to help you decide, or reach out and we'll take it from there.