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| EXCEL Academy of Texas offers a unique combination of structure, balanced priorities, and positive influences to produce sober, well rounded, and productive young men and women. |
| General Information: |
EXCEL Academy of Texas, a fully accredited co-educational boarding school for teens, combines college preparatory academics with a strong culture of recovery from substance abuse to serve troubled and underachieving teenagers. Located one hour north of Houston, EXCEL Academy is situated on 35 acres in a rural, ranch style setting and follows a traditional 12-step philosophy. The school provides an environment where students in grades 9-12 can safely distance themselves from the distractions of their home environment, negative peer relationships, and other detractors from living a positive life. Right Choices, Healthy Relationships, and Recovery - EXCEL Academy of Texas!
EXCEL Academy of Texas students follow a daily routine that optimizes success; offering opportunities to engage in academically, programmatically, and physically enriching activities. Idle time is rare as the typical EXCEL Academy student has struggled with the ability to manage time appropriately in the past. Time spent in school, group activities, and recreation is integrated into a full yet manageable day for students.
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| Facility Description: |
Located one hour north of Houston, EXCEL Academy is situated on 35 acres in a beautiful, peaceful, retreat-like setting close to modern conveniences. The setting provides an environment where students, ages 13 to 18 (grades 9-12), can safely distance themselves from the distractions of their home environment, negative peer relationships, and other negative influences preventing them from living a healthy life free from substance abuse. |
| Treatment Philosophy Statement: |
The Mission of EXCEL Academy of Texas is to offer a college preparatory academic curriculum while providing support to develop skills for making right choices, maintaining and renewing healthy relationships, and living a life in recovery from drugs and alcohol. |
| 12 Step Involvement |
Yes |
| General |
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| Number of Beds: |
120 |
| Detox: |
No |
| Admission Procedures |
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| Night Admission Available: |
Yes |
| Weekend Admission Available: |
Yes |
| Interview Required: |
Yes |
| Facility Type |
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| Detox: |
No |
| Outpatient: |
No |
| Treatment Center: |
No |
| Follow up Care: |
Yes |
| Payment Information |
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| Public Assistance Coverage: |
No |
| Medicare Accepted: |
No |
| Insurance Accepted: |
No |
| Self Pay: |
Yes |
| Licensing and Accreditation |
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| Licensed by: |
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| Licensed type: |
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| Accredited by: |
SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
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