Emerald School of Excellence

Emerald School of Excellence Our mission is to educate high school students in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. For teens in recovery, having peers who understand their experiences can make a me...
10/13/2026

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation.

For teens in recovery, having peers who understand their experiences can make a meaningful difference. Research continues to explore how peer support, belonging, and supportive school environments can strengthen recovery and mental health.

Our latest blog explores the science behind peer support in adolescent recovery—and why community matters so much at a recovery high school.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://emeraldschool.org/the-science-behind-peer-support-in-adolescent-recovery/

10/12/2026

POV: You found a school where you can learn, grow, recover… and dance it out.

Sometimes you just have to shake it off! Our students and staff brought the energy and reminded us that recovery is about finding joy, connection, and plenty of reasons to dance.

10/11/2026

Thank you, Harriet's Hamburgers! 💚

Starting the school year strong! Our students have been putting in the work, staying focused, and supporting one another...
10/11/2026

Starting the school year strong!

Our students have been putting in the work, staying focused, and supporting one another as they work toward a successful Quarter 1. From the classroom to the recovery community, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make progress.

We’re proud of the dedication our students are showing—and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish!

When a student comes to Emerald, they receive more than an education. They receive a chance to heal, grow, graduate, and...
10/10/2026

When a student comes to Emerald, they receive more than an education. They receive a chance to heal, grow, graduate, and imagine a future filled with possibility.

For this student, Emerald gave him an opportunity to learn and to grow as a person. He looks forward to rebuilding his connection with his family with the tools he has received.

And what will he give back to the world in return? Sharing his experience and helping other students in need.

Because the impact of one student’s journey doesn’t end at graduation. It continues through every person they encourage, every life they touch, and every bit of hope they pass forward.

When you help one student, you help create a ripple that can reach far beyond our school—to families, communities, and generations to come.

One student. One opportunity. An infinite impact. ♾️

From words of encouragement to reminders to keep going, our students are filling Emerald with positivity, hope, and mess...
10/09/2026

From words of encouragement to reminders to keep going, our students are filling Emerald with positivity, hope, and messages of support for everyone who walks through our doors.

At Emerald, we believe the right words at the right time can make a difference.

Emerald School of Excellence’s Annual Impact Report is here — and the results speak volumes about the power of a recover...
10/08/2026

Emerald School of Excellence’s Annual Impact Report is here — and the results speak volumes about the power of a recovery-focused education.⁠
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✨ In 2025–2026, 71% of our students remained sober all year.⁠
✨ Since opening in 2019, 49% of students we served have reached one year or more of continuous sobriety.⁠
✨ Research shows: only 30% of recovery high school students return-to-use after treatment, compared to 70% in traditional schools.⁠
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The school setting matters — and holistic support makes all the difference.
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What happens when recovery and education grow together? Our 2025–2026 Annual Report tells the story through the numbers—...
10/07/2026

What happens when recovery and education grow together?

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report tells the story through the numbers—and, more importantly, through the students behind them.

These aren't just numbers. They're milestones, possibilities, and futures being built.

Recovery is an Upgrade.

🔗Read our 2025–2026 Annual Report and see the impact of recovery-centered education: https://emeraldschool.org/2025-2026-impact-report/

At Emerald, students don’t have to navigate recovery alone.Here, they’re surrounded by a supportive community that under...
10/05/2026

At Emerald, students don’t have to navigate recovery alone.

Here, they’re surrounded by a supportive community that understands, encourages, and celebrates them every step of the way. From classmates who cheer each other on to staff who show up with compassion and accountability, Emerald is a place where students can belong, grow, and thrive—together.

Recovery is an Upgrade.

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4012 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28205

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Friday 8:15am - 2:15pm

Telephone

(980) 299-2017

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