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The Spire School - Stamford

Grades and ages

Grades 6-12 & up to 22

Tuition

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About The Spire School - Stamford

The Spire School is a Connecticut State-Approved Special Education Program and NEASC-accredited private therapeutic day school located at 201 High Ridge Road in Stamford. It serves intellectually capable students in grades 6 through 12 who face academic and emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, and school avoidance.

The school integrates rigorous academics aligned to Connecticut Core Standards with embedded therapeutic support, health and wellness curriculum, and life coaching. Small classes and a low student-to-staff ratio allow individualized attention. Students come from Fairfield County CT, Westchester County NY, and beyond, often placed by public school districts.

A transition program supports post-high school skill development. The school year runs late August/early September through mid-June with an Extended School Year option in July. School hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM Fridays.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Private
  • Middle School (6-8)
  • High School (9-12)
  • Young Adult (18-22)

Learning needs supported

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Executive functioning challenges
  • School avoidance or refusal

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Life coaching
  • Health and wellness curriculum
  • Individual and group counseling

Programs

Programs at The Spire School - Stamford

Other programs and supports

  • Life coaching
  • Health and wellness curriculum
  • Individual and group counseling

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • NEASC
  • Connecticut State Approved Special Education Program

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Contact for pricing

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Location and directions

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Physical address

201 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Spire School - Stamford

What type of students find success at Spire?

Spire students are bright, college-bound students who have gotten side-tracked. They are intellectually capable students at risk for significant academic underachievement due to social and emotional challenges.

What grades does the school serve?

We serve students in grades 6-12, ages 11 to 18.

How does enrollment or placement work?

We operate on a rolling admissions basis. Students placed by public school districts typically receive transportation from their district.

Is the school tuition-free or how is it funded?

The Spire School is a private program. Students placed by public school districts have tuition covered as part of their IEP placement.

What therapeutic services are available?

We provide life coaching by clinical professionals, individual and group counseling, and a health and wellness curriculum including exercise and nutrition support.

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