Woodward Academy

Woodward Academy

Residential treatment for adjudicated male youth

Overview

Woodward Academy provides residential treatment for male youths who are adjudicated delinquent or CINA. It offers programs that redirect delinquent or negative behaviors toward positive, socially acceptable patterns by introducing students to a normative culture and delivering behavioral and cognitive change through structured treatment services. The facility operates in a safe, controlled environment and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its goal is to help students learn, develop, and apply skills that guide them toward positive futures. How it differs from competitors: it combines a normative culture model with comprehensive residential treatment and accreditation to ensure consistent, structured support focused on long-term behavioral and cognitive change rather than short-term interventions.

About Woodward Academy

Simplify's Rating
Why Woodward Academy is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woodward, Iowa

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Woodward graduated 287 students in 2026, its largest class in 126 years.
  • Woodward students won a 2026 Atlanta High School Film Festival cinematography award.
  • Marissa Jones joined the USA Volleyball U19 National Team, reinforcing elite extracurricular breadth.

What critics are saying

  • Jeffrey Ragan’s lawsuit over disability accommodation and nonrenewal exposes HR and compliance risk.
  • Woodward’s 2026 strategic plan signals internal reinvention, which often masks weaker differentiation.
  • Tuition near $36,350 pressures families if rivals undercut Woodward on price and outcomes.

What makes Woodward Academy unique

  • Chris Freer became president July 1, 2025, after 30 Woodward years.
  • Woodward spans College Park and Johns Creek, serving Pre-K through 12th grade.
  • Woodward’s 2025-2026 strategic plan emphasizes academic excellence, signature strengths, and college pathways.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Gym Membership

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

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