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Abraxas Youth Center

10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3 South Mountain, PA 17261

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Abraxas Youth Center's philosophy is to teach clients to modify their behavior and alter their cognitive processes associated with offending.
  • Clients are taught to be accountable for their actions and recognize the consequences for inappropriate behavior.
  • Programs place a strong emphasis on teaching clients to improve their social skills and maintain awareness of their irresponsible behavior patterns.
  • Abraxas programs focus on behavioral and cognitive treatment modalities, building meaningful relationships, and provide a safe environment that encourages long-term change.
  • Abraxas Youth Center's philosophy is to teach clients to modify their behavior and alter their cognitive processes associated with offending.
  • Clients are taught to be accountable for their actions and recognize the consequences for inappropriate behavior.
  • Programs place a strong emphasis on teaching clients to improve their social skills and maintain awareness of their irresponsible behavior patterns.
  • Abraxas programs focus on behavioral and cognitive treatment modalities, building meaningful relationships, and provide a safe environment that encourages long-term change.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $11,922 for elementary schools and $17,826 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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