Glenwood Academy - Glenwood, Illinois

John M.

I was sent there in 1979, because I was getting out of control (according to my parents) and now i know it was the best thing that could of happen, to change my life in the dramatic way.
At first I didn't like it, but, I found a lot of discipline rules that helped me in life, also made a lot of friends.
And it was a wonderful time. This place will help put your kids in the right direction

Marty S.

I went back in the days and 82 -84 was the best experience ever in my life. Not built or made for all kids, but if you could get through it, you’ll be the man bigger than you can imagine and that’s what they do at Glenn with a test you become that man that you deserve to be

NiceN N.

Wonderful community jem that gives all children opportunity to thrive in the face of life challenges. This academy goes beyond to reach out and provide what has been lacking in education for too long. Success at Glenwood is high and futures are bright, enroll residential and watch your child succeed.

Osmosish T.

What once was a great campus with great qualified staff is a shell of what it used to be. Management is running the company into the ground. The one's that care about my child are the teachers and the House-parents. Though some more than others. I have seen Mrs. McDonald several times at events falling asleep and when awake being rude and arguing with parents. Very unprofessional. HP's in general are overworked as most if not all run a house and do programs for the school. With that they really should get a raise since they are doing two jobs. It's really bittersweet because the staff that care really do care but middle and upper management in my opinion is just concerned about earning a paycheck. And some staff just disappear with no rhyme or reason at all. I know my child spent the weekends consoling a few students when a beloved house parent left campus and they felt that loss. Glad my child was able to form good friendship but on the whole I am glad my child is saying goodbye to this place. I have never had a good opinion of Mary Holly she is cold and unfeeling and while she is there the company will never experience growth or abundance.

Robin J.

This school is amazing. My children have only been there a short period of time but I can already see a drastic change. The house parents are patient and nurturing when it comes to new youth that have to adjust. I couldn't be more happier.

Dave E.

Beautiful campus with a great mission of providing an exceptional educational experience for their students.

Offers on campus living arrangments in houses as well as attendance with option to live at home off campus.

I have personally met and worked with the staff and executive director and find them to be exceptionally dedicated.

Ron S.

Went here as a student in the 1960s. Interesting times then, I liked it despite the 60s weirdness.
It was a good home and institution. A fine school all in all. I'm sorry to see most of the fine old buildings gone.

Patrick F.

My brothers and I went there late 80’s to early 90’s . I was in Kauffman A and Scarborough B during my stay