San Antonio, TX (May 21, 2025) – Rise Inspire Academy, San Antonio’s only recovery high school, will proudly graduate its Class of 2025 on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m., celebrating 11 remarkable students who have navigated the challenges of substance use and mental health recovery to achieve this significant academic milestone. The ceremony will take place at Comfort Cafe at Los Patios.

More than just a traditional graduation, this event highlights the resilience, determination, and growth of students who have walked a unique and courageous path. As part of the celebration, Rise Inspire Academy will present four special awards recognizing extraordinary student journeys:

• Rise Up Award – Honoring a student who has risen time and again in the face of adversity, showing strength, self-awareness, and an unwavering commitment to growth.
• Inspire Award – Celebrating a student whose quiet leadership and encouragement have consistently uplifted others and served as a beacon of hope within the school community.
• The Butterfly Award – Acknowledging a student who has undergone profound personal transformation, emerging with renewed confidence and a powerful sense of self.
• The Phoenix Award – Recognizing a student who, like the mythical phoenix, has rebuilt and risen from setbacks with fierce perseverance and strength.

Rise Inspire Academy is more than just a school—it’s a lifeline for students seeking a fresh start. The graduation ceremony serves as a powerful testament to the strength and potential of young people in recovery. It reflects the school’s mission to provide not only academic education but also the emotional and peer support needed for lasting change. Each graduate’s journey is a reminder that with the right environment, healing and success are not only possible—they’re within reach.

Rise Inspire Academy is a program of Rise Recovery and Inspire Academies Charter District and offers a TEA-accredited education combined with peer recovery support, mental health care, and life-skills development. It is designed for students in recovery, providing a safe and empowering environment where healing and learning go hand in hand.

For more information about Rise Inspire Academy and Rise Recovery’s full range of services, visit https://riserecovery.org/rise-inspire-academy.

ABOUT RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY
Rise Inspire Academy is San Antonio’s only recovery high school, offering a safe, supportive, and substance-free learning environment for students in recovery. Through education, mentorship, and community engagement, RIA empowers students to build a brighter future. Learn more about their mission and services at www.riserecovery.org.