TIMBER RIDGE SCHOOL

Timber Ridge School is a public school that is part of the NW Suburban Spec Educ Org school district, located in Arlington Heights, IL with about 85 students. With about 14 teachers, Timber Ridge School 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.

Timber Ridge School, located at 201 S Evanston Ave in Arlington Heights, Illinois, operates as a specialized therapeutic day school within the District 25 framework. It is specifically designed to support students who require a highly structured, supportive environment due to social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. By integrating intensive therapeutic interventions with individualized academic instruction, the school aims to help students develop the coping strategies and self-regulation skills necessary to succeed in a more traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, where a dedicated team of educators, social workers, and behavioral specialists collaborate to create tailored Education Plans (IEPs) for every student. Through small class sizes and a trauma-informed teaching model, Timber Ridge focuses on fostering personal growth, improving academic engagement, and building the necessary life skills for students to eventually transition back to their home schools or move successfully toward post-secondary goals.

For more information, contact Timber Ridge School at (847) 463-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.