UHS OF LAUREL HEIGHTS

UHS of Laurel Heights is a Title I public school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 40 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, UHS of Laurel Heights has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UHS of Laurel Heights, located in the Briarcliff Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, is a specialized residential treatment facility that focuses on providing intensive behavioral and psychiatric care for children and adolescents. The facility is designed to support youth who are dealing with complex mental health challenges, emotional disturbances, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Because it is a secure residential setting, the institution integrates therapeutic clinical services with an on-site educational program, ensuring that students can continue their schooling while undergoing treatment for their mental health needs.

The educational component at Laurel Heights is highly structured and tailored to accommodate the unique needs of students who may have struggled in traditional school environments. The curriculum is typically delivered in small, supervised classrooms to ensure safety and individual attention. The primary goal of the school’s academic program is to provide stability and continuity, helping students maintain their grade-level progress while the clinical team works to address the underlying behavioral or psychological issues that led to their admission. Through this dual approach of clinical therapy and specialized education, the facility aims to equip students with the coping mechanisms and academic foundation necessary for a successful transition back to their home or community school.

For more information, contact UHS of Laurel Heights at (404) 888-7876 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.