Humanex Academy

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Humanex Academy
Address
Humanex Academy
2700 S. Zuni St.

,
Colorado
80110

United States
Coordinates 39°40′03″N105°00′55″W / 39.66739°N 105.01534°W / 39.66739; -105.01534 Coordinates: 39°40′03″N105°00′55″W / 39.66739°N 105.01534°W / 39.66739; -105.01534
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School type Private alternative school
Established1983(39 years ago) (1983)
CEEB code 060887
DirectorKati Cahill
Grades 6 12
Enrollment56
Campus typeSuburban
Mascot Explorers
AffiliationsCHADD, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Colorado Psychological Association
Website www.humanexacademy.com

Humanex Academy is an accredited, private, non-profit middle and high school in Englewood, Colorado, United States, for neurodivergent students, including those with Autism, Anxiety, learning disabilities, and ADHD. The small, supportive, and individualized environment provided at Humanex enables students to be themselves and find success through built-in accommodations, differentiated curriculum, and embedded social coaching.

Contents

Serving students in grades 6 12, Humanex Academy typically has around 40 students total. [1]

History

Humanex Academy was founded in 1983 by Cheryl Okizaki as an alternative school working with at-risk youth. [2] In 1996, Humanex moved to its present location in Denver, Colorado.

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References

  1. "Humanex Academy". National Center for Education Statistics . United States Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
  2. "Alternative School Invites Former Students to 'Come Home to Humanex' for 25th Anniversary". Reuters . 2008-02-27. Archived from the original (press release) on 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2009-02-18.