Academy at Soar, Soar
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Waynesville, NC
112 Virginia Ave Bldg B., Waynesville, NC 28786
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Waynesville
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in North Carolina
Academy at Soar, Soar is an independent private school in Waynesville, North Carolina, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 27 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent high schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 35% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 181 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 7.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent high schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 50% of independent high schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 18 independent high schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy at Soar, Soar whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy at Soar, Soar
What grades does Academy at Soar, Soar serve?
Academy at Soar, Soar serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Academy at Soar, Soar?
About 27 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy at Soar, Soar?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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