Black Mountain Academy
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Black Mountain, NC
501 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Black Mountain
- The only all-boys school in Black Mountain
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide
In Black Mountain, North Carolina, Black Mountain Academy is a special education school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 225 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 6.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 225 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Black Mountain Academy 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 Black Mountain Academy
What grades does Black Mountain Academy serve?
Black Mountain Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Black Mountain Academy?
About 20 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Black Mountain Academy?
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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