There are 13 schools in the USA with the word adolescent in the name.
The word "adolescent" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it specifically refers to the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, which aligns with the age group typically served by middle schools and junior high schools. Historically, as the American education system evolved, the need to address the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in this transitional phase led to the creation of schools dedicated to adolescents. Culturally, there is a recognition that adolescents experience significant growth and change, requiring specialized approaches to education and support. By including "adolescent" in school names, these institutions signal their focus on nurturing the development and well-being of students as they navigate the challenges of early teenage years.
Alabama (1)
Adolescent Day Treatment in Birmingham, ALFlorida (1)
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) in Lakeland, FLMassachusetts (1)
New England Adolescent Research Institute in Easthampton, MAMinnesota (2)
Fairview Adolescent Education Progr in Maplewood, MNUnited Hospital Adolescent Program in Saint Paul, MN
Nebraska (1)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Center in Boys Town, NEOhio (1)
Center for Adolescent Services in New Lebanon, OHPennsylvania (1)
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female in Danville, PASouth Dakota (1)
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 in Sioux Falls, SDTexas (1)
Tisd Child & Adolescent School in Terrell, TXVirginia (2)
Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services in Charlottesville, VACommonwealth Ctr for Children & Adolescents in Staunton, VA
Washington (1)
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog in Spokane, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate