I went to this school for 4 years. When I say that I am grateful for the opportunity to avoid public school, namely North Central High School, I took it. The main reason is that North Central piles on the workload. They treat you like your good grade is just another dollar on the teachers paycheck, which, actually is how they decide their pay, I was told by my geography and history of the world (GHW) teacher when I went there. As far as I know that hasn’t changed. Besides that fact, Independence Academy was better because you aren’t swamped with as much work as a standard public school. They teach ACTUAL LIFE SKILLS! How to make a resume, how to apartment and job hunt, how to budget. I made a suggestion to have a currency to help facilitate earned privileges, and we called them IA dollars. We had those old check registers, to track our balance. They have fun Fridays and depending on what kind of fun Friday it is depends on what you would do at the end of the day. There was video game, movie, fitness(least fave), and maybe a few others. I was beyond grateful for the opportunity to go here.However… it is expensive. I understand that a parent would take a bullet for their child, and that is very admirable, but in this case it isn’t you, it’s your wallet. The number I am about to tell you is a year. Two semesters.$14,000.A year.There were some scholarships available for me to chip down that price a bit, but… if you’d do anything for your child and don’t mind handing over 14k a year, then… go for it. It’s absolutely worth it if other schools cannot accommodate your child.I graduated in January 2019. Well technically I was done with all my classes, and I went to the ceremony in may.

I am a student here! And I like this school! They help us to know ourselves! They also help us understand the teacher! And it is easier! Than my old school! Talawanda school district in oxford Ohio was bad!

Staff is warm and inviting. The small student body allows for more one on one interactions. The sensory rooms are wonderful. The older building is not ideal but the contents make up for it. The neighborhood is a great place for location and school walks.

I went to this school from 2011 - 2016. The first two years were fine. The last two year were the worst ones of my life. This school was like a prison for me. It gave me anxiety and trust issues.

When we cam here we were lost and in need of so much help and guidance. The staff and school board truly care about the students and families thst attend this wonderful school. We are thankful everyday to have a safe, caring, accountable, loving, forward thinking place for my son to call a home away from home. I would reccomend them 1000 times over and would gladly make the same huge choice to move to a new city, so my son had a REAL SCHOOL to attend.