Rockridge Academy

Rockridge Academy, located on Ivanhoe Street in Duluth, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated under the umbrella of the Northland Foundation. It serves as a therapeutic day treatment school designed specifically for students in grades K-12 who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. By integrating rigorous academic instruction with intensive therapeutic support, the academy aims to provide a stable environment where students can develop the skills necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal lives.

The school is distinguished by its holistic approach, utilizing a multi-disciplinary team that includes special education teachers, social workers, and mental health professionals. This collaborative model allows Rockridge Academy to offer individualized education programs (IEPs) alongside clinical interventions such as individual and group therapy. The ultimate goal of the academy is to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their social-emotional regulation, and eventually facilitate their successful transition back to their home school districts or into post-secondary settings.