Empowering Students
for Lifelong Success
Plaza Academy, an accredited institution founded in 1974, envision a future where all students receive the individualized support they need.
Our mission is simple: to empower non-traditional students for success—in school, in life, and beyond.
Every student deserves personalized support, compassionate guidance, and a path to become their best self. At Plaza Academy, we make that vision a reality.
What We Stand For
Guided by Values That Shape Every Action
Authentic Accountability
We embrace honesty in our actions and take responsibility for outcomes while creating a culture of trust and ownership.
Compassionate Community
We foster a family-like environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued as individuals.
Holistic Growth
We address the whole person through comprehensive care and therapeutic approaches that support overall well-being.
Personalized Engagement
We meet each student where they are by providing individualized attention tailored to unique needs and circumstances.
Restorative Opportunity
We believe in second chances and the capacity for positive change through supportive interventions.
Collaborative Trust
We build relationships based on mutual respect, transparency, and a shared commitment to success.
How We Make a Difference
Changing Lives Through Education and Holistic Support
Educate and Empower At-Risk Youth
We create an engaging, ownership-based academic environment for students who struggle in traditional settings. Through rigorous, relevant, and student-centered instruction—grounded in creativity, innovation, and individualized support—we equip teens with the tools to succeed in school and beyond, empowering them to take charge of their learning and future with confidence.
Provide Holistic Care
We create an engaging, ownership-based academic environment for students who struggle in traditional settings. Through rigorous, relevant, and student-centered instruction—grounded in creativity, innovation, and individualized support—we equip teens with the tools to succeed in school and beyond, empowering them to take charge of their learning and future with confidence.
We support the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially, and physically—by offering a broad range of services centered on therapeutic support. Through integrated mental health care, family engagement, and wraparound resources, we walk alongside students, their families, and alumni to ensure lasting success.
Sustain Our School
We are committed to building a resilient, sustainable academic institution through ethical leadership, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and well-maintained facilities. By investing in talented staff, modern technologies, and strong systems, we ensure Plaza Academy remains a vibrant and lasting resource for future generations.
Engage the Community
We are committed to building a resilient, sustainable academic institution through ethical leadership, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and well-maintained facilities. By investing in talented staff, modern technologies, and strong systems, we ensure Plaza Academy remains a vibrant and lasting resource for future generations.
We cultivate strong connections with families, local organizations, donors, and advocates to expand opportunities for our students and inspire shared investment in their success. Through active community partnerships, engaged leadership, and a dedicated Board, we secure essential support and amplify our impact across Kansas City.
Empowering Non-Traditional Students for Success
The Plaza Academy, founded in 1974, is nationally accredited by Cognia, and a Missouri DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) approved private agency to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities. The Plaza Academy is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
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