New private school serving special needs students opens in Greater Cincinnati

High Road School of Mount Healthy Gains Local Spotlight

The opening of High Road School of Mount Healthy continues to attract attention from Cincinnati media outlets. Recently, Local 12 News joined the Cincinnati Business Courier in covering the school’s launch, signaling just how impactful this new resource will be for local families.

This coverage helps spread the word about the unique opportunities the school brings to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), further amplifying its presence in the community.

Meeting the Needs of Local Students

High Road School of Mount Healthy officially welcomed students for the 2025–2026 school year at 1310 Adams Road. The school is Specialized Education Services’ fourth private day school in Ohio and the first in the Tri-State region.

Its mission is to support students through specialized academic and life-skills pathways, offering small class sizes, evidence-based strategies, and therapies that help students grow both in and out of the classroom.

Why The Opening of High Road School of Mount Healthy Matters for Families

The opening represents new opportunities for students and families in Greater Cincinnati. According to reports, the school offers:

• Small class sizes supported by evidence-based practices and a standards-aligned curriculum.
• Three specialized learning pathways (Spark, Spring, and Bloom) are tailored to academic, social, and life skills needs.
• Therapies and supports such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech-language services, motor labs, sensory integration, and social work.
• Life-skills development spaces including washer-dryer units, a garden, and plans for a student-run café and on-site science learning in a nearby marshland.

Together, these features create a structured and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

Parents and community members can View the Local 12 spotlight Here