Educational program:

The Ranch’s on-campus school provides youth with a positive learning environment where they can excel academically.  The school is an approved Alternative Educational School with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  The school is also under a contract with its local district.  Students are provided with the main core subjects and electives of their grade level.  The school also provides GED instruction for those youth who meet the requirements. Youth with an IEP requiring learning or emotional support is provided by a certified special education teacher from The Southern Fulton School District. Credits earned will be transferred back to the student’s home school district.

Vocational program:

The Ranch’s vocational program is designed to teach the youth proper work ethics and skills.  It is designed to help the student learn responsibility as they follow through and complete given assignments. This will enable them to become successful once they enter the workforce. Residents will acquire hands on experience in construction by participating in the many different building projects done at the ranch. Youth will also construct practical wood- crafts and furniture in the on-campus carpentry shop.

Automotive repair is also taught through the vocational program. Students are involved with restoring old vehicles as a way of developing mechanical skills.