Woodward Academy opened on July 10, 1995 with 4 students and 13 staff members. Today, the school has a student capacity of 265 students and employs over 200 staff. In the last two decades, over 5,000 students from 20 different states have been served. Woodward Academy is accredited nationally by The Joint Commission The mission of Woodward Academy is to provide a safe and structured environment in which our students can learn, develop, and apply skills that will provide positive direction for their futures.