East Hill Academy

What East Hill Academy does

East Hill Academy (EHA) is a private non-profit K-12 school founded in 2002 in Pensacola, Florida by Director Barbara Barber. It serves children diagnosed with autism and related learning disabilities (including Asperger syndrome, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, central auditory processing disorder, dyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia, and epilepsy disorder) for whom mainstream school placement is impractical, drawing students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The school operates a single campus at 635 West Garden Street and employs approximately 30 staff across teaching, teaching assistants, office, accounting, operations, and director functions, with a standardized 8-week Next Generation Professional Staff Training Program for instructional hires.

The school's core offering is a highly structured educational delivery system that pairs computer-assisted instruction with an individualized curriculum, sensory-modified classroom environments, and a proprietary Non-Conversational Speech Program for non-verbal students. The product portfolio spans specialized curriculum and one-on-one/small-group computerized tutoring, speech and language therapy, social skills training, an All Girls Program (Grades 1-12), a GED preparation program, and Florida Virtual School course access. Each student receives a unique individualized education plan developed around their specific neurobiological and behavioral challenges, with structured routines and positive reinforcement designed to support re-entry into mainstream education.

EHA generates revenue primarily through private-pay tuition billed annually, supplemented by acceptance of Step Up For Students (Florida Unique Abilities) scholarships and a one-time $100 registration fee upon enrollment. Go-to-market is direct-to-family: a six-step enrollment process comprising an online intake form, parent/guardian interview, director-student appointment, and registration, with a non-discrimination admissions policy. There is no evidence of institutional investment, parent ownership, or M&A activity; the organization is founder-controlled and operates as an independent single-site educational institution.

Name

East Hill Academy

Legal name

East Hill Academy

Website

https://easthillacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Hill Academy is a private non-profit K-12 school in Pensacola, Florida serving children with autism and related learning disabilities from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties via individualized, computer-assisted curriculum and specialized programs including a non-conversational speech track.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education (K-12 Private School for Autism and Learning Disabilities)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism education
• Learning disabilities support
• K-12 private school
• Speech language therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Pay Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition paid directly by families. Tuition is private pay basis.
2. Scholarship Funding (Step Up For Students): Accepts some Step Up For Students scholarships toward tuition payment for eligible families. Parents must bring scholarship approval information to enrollment.
3. Registration Fee: One-time $100 registration fee required upon acceptance to complete the application process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

East Hill Academy is a private non-profit K-12 school that provides individualized educational services to children with autism and related learning disabilities in Pensacola, Florida. Its offering combines a customized curriculum, computer-assisted instruction, sensory-modified classrooms, and a proprietary non-conversational speech program, delivered through one-on-one and small-group instruction, speech and language therapy, social skills training, tutoring, a GED pathway, and the Florida Virtual School program. The goal is to help students develop educational, social, and self-esteem skills so they can re-enter mainstream education.

Product overview

East Hill Academy is a private non-profit school providing specialized education services to children with autism and related learning disabilities (grades K-12). The school operates as a unified educational program combining computer-assisted instruction with specialized curriculum, therapeutic services, and behavioral support. The product portfolio includes: a Non-Conversational Speech Program for non-verbal students, Speech and Language Therapy, Specialized Curriculum and Instruction, an All Girls Program (Grades 1-12), One-on-One and Small Group Computerized Tutoring, Social Skills Training, a GED Program, and Florida Virtual School Program. All programs are delivered by staff trained through the Next Generation Professional Staff Training Program. The school emphasizes a highly structured educational delivery system, diversely structured classrooms, and individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique challenges and abilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-Conversational Speech Program A proprietary specialized program for non-conversational (non-verbal) students with autism and related learning disabilities, designed to develop speech and communication skills. Intended for enrolled K-12 students at EHA.
• Speech and Language Therapy Therapeutic services to help students develop and improve speech, language, and communication abilities, delivered as part of EHA's specialized K-12 program.
• Specialized Curriculum and Instruction Customized curriculum combined with one-on-one and small-group specialized instruction, incorporating computer-assisted instruction to address each student's unique neurobiological processing differences.
• All Girls Program (Grades 1-12) A gender-specific educational program for female students in grades 1-12 with learning disabilities, providing a tailored learning environment within EHA's specialized curriculum.
• Tutoring (One-on-One and Small Group, with Computer-Assisted Instruction) Individualized and small-group tutoring sessions enhanced with computer-assisted instruction and specialized educational websites to support academic skill development for students with learning disabilities.
• Social Skills Training Structured training to develop social abilities, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills for students with autism and learning disabilities.
• GED Program Preparation program helping students earn their General Educational Development credential, providing an alternative pathway to a high school equivalency diploma.
• Florida Virtual School Program Online course offerings accessed through Florida Virtual School, allowing students at EHA to take additional academic courses and broaden their course selections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal is to help students successfully re-enter mainstream education

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Step Up For StudentsminorOthersStep Up For Students is a scholarship program for Florida students with unique abilities. East Hill Academy accepts some Step Up For Students scholarships toward tuition payment. Families approved for scholarships must bring that information to enrollment. The school recommends the Unique Abilities scholarship for eligible families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• May Institute: Nonprofit providing special education, autism services, and behavioral health across multiple states for children and adults with ASD and developmental disabilities. Comparable to EHA in serving the autism/learning disability population with school-based programming and clinical depth.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating special-education schools, residential treatment, and outpatient services for children with autism and emotional/behavioral challenges. Overlaps with EHA's clinical and educational model for learning-disabled children, though it operates at significantly greater scale and broader geography.
• ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education: Operates K-12 private schools and therapy services for students with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges across multiple states. Direct strategic overlap with EHA's mission of serving special-needs students via dedicated school environments and individualized instruction.

Emerging players

• Pyramid Model Schools (Pyramid Educational Consultants): Consulting organization supporting schools and districts in implementing the Pyramid Model for social-emotional competence for children with autism and developmental disabilities. Adjacent to EHA's social-skills training and individualized behavior plans.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest providers of autism behavioral services with school partnerships and direct ABA-based programs. Comparable to EHA in addressing the same autism/learning-disability population but with a therapy-led rather than school-led delivery model.

Direct peers

• New Story Schools: Operates private special education schools serving K-12 students with autism, behavioral, and learning disabilities across multiple states. Most directly comparable to EHA in mission, grade span, and individualized IEP-driven delivery.
• Beacon Day School: Private nonprofit K-12 school in California for students with autism, Asperger's, and related learning challenges. Closely mirrors EHA's specialized K-12 autism/LD focus, individualized programming, and non-conversational student support.
• The Vanguard School: Private K-12 school in Pennsylvania serving students with autism, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities through individualized instruction and structured environments. Directly comparable to EHA's autism/LD specialization, structured classrooms, and individualized education plans.
• Specialized Education Services Inc (SESI): Operates specialized private schools and behavioral health programs for K-12 students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities. Comparable to EHA through shared special-ed school model, IEP-driven instruction, and therapy-integrated programs.

Regional players

• Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE): Florida-based provider of school-readiness and behavioral programs for children with autism, mirroring EHA's Florida footprint and the same re-entry-to-mainstream-education goal through specialized instruction and therapy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EastHillAcademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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