The Graham Academy

What The Graham Academy does

The Graham Academy is a private day school network operating three campuses in Kingston, Luzerne, and Mayfield, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 300 students with autism and emotional challenges from kindergarten through age 18 and beyond. Founded in 2008 and now part of the Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) network of 100+ schools nationwide, the school delivers individualized, evidence-based instruction through three differentiated Learning Pathways (Spark for academic and behavioral support, Spring for instruction and life skills, and Bloom for functional communication and daily living) supported by SESI's Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (IMTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and trauma-informed practices. Clinical staffing includes certified special education teachers, BCBA analysts, speech-language pathologists, and occupational and physical therapists, with extended offerings that include an Extended School Year (ESY) summer program and an 18+ Transition Classroom with a functional living lab.

The school operates on a B2B managed-services revenue model in which 40+ public school districts across 10 northeastern Pennsylvania counties refer students with IEPs and fund placements through educational service agreements; families then engage directly with the school for tours and enrollment. Distribution relies primarily on district partnerships and referrals rather than direct-to-consumer marketing, supplemented by community events, a regional Facebook presence, parent testimonials, and the SESI Schools brand. The Graham Academy holds Cognia accreditation and received the Times Leader Best of the Best Gold Award for Special Education Schools. Growth to date has come through expanded grade coverage, additional campuses, and the rollout of new programs rather than M&A or external funding.

Name

The Graham Academy

Legal name

The Graham Academy

Website

https://thegrahamacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Graham Academy operates three private day school campuses in northeastern Pennsylvania, serving approximately 300 K-12+ students with autism and emotional challenges through individualized, IEP-aligned instruction delivered under the SESI Schools network and funded via 40+ public school district contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Private day schools
• IEP-aligned programs
• Behavioral support services
• Autism education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. District Partnership Revenue: SESI schools operate through partnerships with public school districts. Districts fund placements for students with IEPs who need more structured, individualized educational environments. Revenue comes from district contracts for special education services.
2. Tuition/Service Fees (through districts): The Graham Academy serves approximately 300 students across 10 counties from 40+ local school districts. Revenue is generated through educational service agreements with referring districts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Graham Academy operates three private day school campuses in northeastern Pennsylvania providing individualized, evidence-based instruction in smaller classrooms for students with autism and emotional challenges. Services are organized around three tiered learning pathways (Spark for academic and behavioral support, Spring for instruction and life skills, and Bloom for functional communication and daily living), aligned with each student's IEP goals and supported by SESI's Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Product overview

The Graham Academy is a private day school system operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) serving approximately 300 students across three campuses in northeast Pennsylvania (Kingston, Luzerne, and Mayfield). The school provides individualized instruction through evidence-based, data-driven programs for students with autism and emotional challenges. The academic program is organized around three distinct Learning Pathways: Spark (Academic and Behavior Support), Spring (Instruction and Life Skills), and Bloom (Functional Communication and Daily Living). All students benefit from SESI's Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, individualized education programs (IEPs), and related services including counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and vocational training. The school also offers Extended School Year programs and an 18+ Transition Classroom for students preparing for adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Graham Academy of Kingston

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 300 students served across 10 counties
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 40+ Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Graham Academy serves approximately 300 students from 40+ local school districts across 10 counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Districts refer students whose IEPs require specialized educational environments and fund placements through educational service agreements.
• SESI (Specialized Education Services, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Graham Academy is part of the SESI Schools network, which operates 100+ private day schools and in-district classrooms nationwide. SESI provides the educational framework, staffing, programming, and operational support including the Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (IMTSS).
• UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with higher education institutions mentioned in Regional Director Carol McGrane's leadership description as part of connecting students with educational opportunities.
• Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnerships mentioned as part of the holistic support network for students, connecting families with local systems and providers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bancroft: Bancroft is a New Jersey-based nonprofit serving individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and neurological conditions through day schools, residential, and adult programs. Comparable to Graham's multi-pathway autism and life-skills model with IEP-aligned classroom structures.
• ChanceLight Behavioral Health Services: ChanceLight provides special education and behavioral health services to schools and districts, including alternative education and 1:1 student support. Comparable to Graham's Spark/behavior-support pathway and reliance on district service agreements.
• The Menta Group: The Menta Group operates private therapeutic day schools and in-district classrooms for students with special needs across multiple states. Closely comparable to Graham's B2B district referral model and private day school structure.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Devereux is one of the largest U.S. nonprofits operating special education day schools and residential programs for children with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Comparable to Graham in serving district-funded IEP placements with multi-pathway programming.
• Melmark: Melmark is a multi-state nonprofit provider of autism and special education services, operating private day schools, residential programs, and adult services. Direct comparable to Graham Academy's autism-specific, IEP-aligned private day school model across multiple campuses.
• Springbrook (formerly NYSID): Springbrook provides day school, residential, and adult transition services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Comparable to Graham's Bloom pathway (functional communication, daily living) and 18+ Transition Classroom.

Regional players

• Kencrest Services: Kencrest is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing special education, autism services, and adult day programs across PA. Regional comparable to Graham's PA footprint and similar autism/IDD population focus.

Emerging players

• Aspire Academy / BrightPath Autism Services: Aspire-branded autism academy programs operate smaller private day schools for students on the spectrum in select markets. Comparable emerging format to Graham's single-region, multi-campus private day school model for autism.

Broad incumbents

• FullBloom (SESI Parent): FullBloom is the parent organization of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), which operates 100+ private day schools and in-district classrooms. As Graham's operating parent, it provides the network platform, coaching services, and shared clinical frameworks that Graham is built upon.
• Catapult Learning: Catapult Learning is a large provider of special education, tutoring, and intervention services to schools and districts nationwide. Comparable to Graham's district partnership GTM motion and focus on IEP-driven services, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGrahamAcademyNEPA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-graham-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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