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Discovery Learners Academy

Alternative school · Ungraded

Chattanooga, TN

4315 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 6 independent schools in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, Discovery Learners Academy is an independent private school. About 50 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
50
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 30 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 25 independent schools in Tennessee.

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Discovery Learners Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Discovery Learners Academy

    What grades does Discovery Learners Academy serve?

    Discovery Learners Academy serves ungraded.

    How many students attend Discovery Learners Academy?

    About 50 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Discovery Learners Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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