About Holden High School

Holden provides a customized education for teens with learning differences

LOW STRESS | SUPPORTIVE | NURTURING | EMPOWERING

A Tailored Education

Holden supports students who have mild to moderate learning differences and benefit from specialized programs designed to support learners who struggle with traditional school structure.

Holden students receive individualized, accomodated academics as well as social-emotional support for anxiety, depression, and other challenges.

A Tight-Knit Learning Community

Rooted in the alternative education movement, Holden recognizes the importance of healthy relationships with peers and adults for teen development.

As a result, staff and students develop strong relationships through individual and group activities.

Learning to Love Learning

Given the negative school experiences many of our students have endured, we employ innovative methods to reignite their natural curiosity and foster academic and personal confidence.

We further support our students' exploration of interests and passions by awarding independent credit for learning done outside of school, nurturing their passions and interests.

Holden reignites a students' life-long love of learning.

Civic Engagement and Community Service

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Become a voter at Holden High!

Holden High School fully supports students engaging in civic engagement.

Students are eligible to miss class in order to vote, and can earn credit for engaging in voter intiatives or volunteering.

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Community Service

Holden students are required to complete community service as part of our program.

Examples of community service that Holden students have completed include volunteering at community centers, soup kitchens, food banks, animal shelters, religious events, nature clean ups, and more!

In addition, Holden High School is proud to offer opportunities for the whole school and campus to perform community service via events and field trips.

Empowering Minds, Nurturing Hearts: High School Transformation

Holden by the numbers

Year Founded

1700

(Or Less) Students

Students of Color

27 %

Tuition Reduction

20 %

Average Class Size

Average # of Electives

Student Teacher Ratio

5: 5

Unique Campus

Why Holden?

For young people who struggle academically, the issue is not their capacity to learn but rather a negative relationship with school itself.

Holden fosters a deep sense of community where every student is seen, heard, and understood. For over 50 years, Holden has radically changed our students’ notion of school.

Our small class sizes and personalized environment cultivate trust and encourage students to open up to the full range of their abilities and interests.

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