Humanex Academy

Private alternative school in Englewood, Colorado, United States

39°40′03″N 105°00′55″W / 39.66739°N 105.01534°W / 39.66739; -105.01534InformationSchool typePrivate alternative schoolEstablished1983 (41 years ago) (1983)CEEB code060887DirectorKati CahillGrades6–12Enrollment56Campus typeSuburbanMascotExplorersAffiliationsCHADD, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Colorado Psychological AssociationWebsitewww.humanexacademy.com

Humanex Academy is an accredited, private, non-profit middle and high school in Englewood, Colorado, United States, for neurodivergent students, including those with Autism, Anxiety, learning disabilities, and ADHD. The small, supportive, and individualized environment provided at Humanex enables students to be themselves and find success through built-in accommodations, differentiated curriculum, and embedded social coaching.

Serving students in grades 6–12, Humanex Academy typically has around 40 students total.^[1]

History

Humanex Academy was founded in 1983 by Cheryl Okizaki as an alternative school working with at-risk youth.^[2] In 1996, Humanex moved to its present location in Denver, Colorado.

Directors

Cheryl Okizaki (1983-2004)
Brian Smith (2004-2005)
Tracy Wagers (2005–2012)
Daniel R. Toomey (2012–2018)
Kati Cahill (2018–Present)

References

^ "Humanex Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. United States Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
^ "Alternative School Invites Former Students to 'Come Home to Humanex' for 25th Anniversary". Reuters. 2008-02-27. Archived from the original (press release) on 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2009-02-18.