New Outlook Private High School

A Great Place to Learn

Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Making a Healthy Future a Reality

Mental Health Therapy

Healing Trauma & Developing strength

The Empower Program

Evidence-Based Counseling

Their Future Begins Here

Career & Technical Training

Preparing Students for Success

Extra-Curricular Activities

Making Their World a Happier Place

Shelter Services

Where Every Student Matters
We Expect Great Things from Our Young Women

For at-risk adolescent females, the world can be frightening and overwhelming, lacking dependable support systems and protection from abuse, neglect and violence. As a result, many of them suffer physical and emotional harm and turn to substance abuse and destructive behavior to cope with circumstances they cannot control.

At New Outlook Academy, located on the border of Baldwin Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, we provide a comprehensive and safe rehabilitative residential setting for young women ages 13-18, in grades 7-12. Our school is multi-faceted, interweaving academics, clinical treatment, vocational training, counseling and extra-curricular activities. It provides the transforming environment and unwavering support necessary for these girls to redirect their lives.

From the moment they begin their day, our students are reminded that they are precious and unique and deserve every opportunity to achieve their dreams.  Safe from the trauma they may have experienced in their past, they begin to see their potential to develop and flourish. Surrounding by people committed to their care, they shine.

A place where you can have a fresh start.

We’re a home away from home and a place where the possibilities are endless. New Outlook Academy provides students with a personalized experience to education and self-growth. Our staff is dedicated to finding students’ strengths and building them up upon them.

If you’re a parent and you’d like additional information on New Outlook Academy, please click here.

If you would like to refer a student to New Outlook Academy, please click here.

In the News

Jun 9, 2026
A WORLD OF FUN AT NEW OUTLOOK ACADEMY’S SPRING FESTIVAL!
Our students enjoyed another fun-filled Spring Festival as they traveled “around the world” without ever leaving campus! From France to Italy and, of course, the USA, students explored different cultures by sampling a variety of foods, participating in exciting games, and learning about countries from around the globe. The day also included a visit to […]
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Jun 5, 2026
THE COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION IS ON!
Today, our New Outlook Academy Class of 2026 spent part of their day in the art room decorating their graduation caps and preparing for tonight’s graduation ceremony. Students used their creativity to design personalized caps that reflect their journeys, accomplishments, and dreams for the future. The excitement was evident as they added the finishing touches […]
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Jun 5, 2026
DISCOVERING SPACE, SCIENCE, AND INNOVATION!
Our 9th Grade Earth and Space Science students recently visited the Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh, where classroom lessons about the Moon, space, and our solar system came to life! Students explored interactive exhibits focused on space exploration, engineering, and the many career opportunities within the growing space industry. One of the highlights of the trip […]
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Jun 2, 2026
GROWING TOWARD SUMMER!
Our Garden Club students at New Outlook Academy have been hard at work preparing for the summer growing season! With gardening gloves on and shovels in hand, students spent time planting a variety of flowers and vegetables while learning what it takes to help a garden thrive. From preparing the soil to carefully planting each […]
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Jun 1, 2026
MAKING MUSIC AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE!
New Outlook Academy’s Music Concert was a wonderful showcase of talent, hard work, and determination! For many of our girls, this was their first time learning an instrument and performing in front of their peers. Their confidence and enthusiasm shined through as they shared the music they had worked so hard to learn. We are […]
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May 25, 2026

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May 21, 2026
CELEBRATING OUR NEW OUTLOOK ACADEMY SENIORS!
New Outlook Academy is proud to celebrate five incredible young women who will be graduating on June 5, 2026! Before walking across the stage at their graduation ceremonies, the girls participated in a special senior photo shoot to capture this unforgettable milestone. The day was filled with smiles, laughter, friendship, and celebration as they posed […]
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May 1, 2026
MIXING, MEASURING, AND MASTERING LIFE SKILLS!
Our talented students at New Outlook Academy have been hard at work in the bakery class, creating delicious homemade sweet treats! Beyond the fun, students are building valuable life skills—following directions, measuring, working as a team, and gaining confidence in the kitchen. These are skills they can carry with them into everyday life and future […]
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Apr 28, 2026
SPRING CELEBRATIONS & APRIL SMILES!
April brought more than just warmer weather—it brought joy, creativity, and celebration! Once again, Beverley’s PGH filled the room with laughter and fun with a beautiful spring-themed birthday event for our girls. They had the opportunity to design their own unique flowers, using pictures, colors, and positive words and sayings that reflected how they feel—each […]
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Apr 24, 2026
HONORING EXCELLENCE: 3RD QUARTER AWARDS CEREMONY!
New Outlook Academy proudly hosted its 3rd Quarter Student Awards Ceremony, celebrating student achievement, growth, and positive contributions across our school community. Students were recognized for accomplishments such as Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Student of the Month/Quarter, and character awards including Kindness, Positive Peer, and Most Improved. Photography and Culture Club participants were also honored […]
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

Begin your future at New Outlook Academy, be a part of our success

At New Outlook Academy, our people are our most valuable resource and the cornerstone of our success.

We offer exceptional career opportunities with tremendous potential for advancement for individuals with high school, college, trade, master’s, medical and other advanced degrees

New Outlook Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  In addition to competitive compensation, all full-time positions include paid vacation and sick time and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, as well as long-term disability coverage, life insurance and a 401k plan.

If you have the desire to dedicate your talents to improving the lives of at-risk youth, click here, to learn more about career opportunities currently available.

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The New Outlook Academy Annual Report is made available to all stakeholders upon request to: Corporate Communications Coordinator, 900 Agnew Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 or samoskyg@theacademyschools.com.