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New Pathways Academy

Independent school · Grades 8–12

Knoxville, TN

1531 Dick Lonas Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only all-girls school in Knoxville
  • Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011

New Pathways Academy is an independent private school in Knoxville, Tennessee, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 28 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 205 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
28
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
205 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent high schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 15 independent high schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    66’11–1232’13–1457’15–1646’17–1856’19–2028’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    83
    99
    108
    115
    123

    Student body

    White75%
    Black25%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Pathways 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 New Pathways Academy

    What grades does New Pathways Academy serve?

    New Pathways Academy serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend New Pathways Academy?

    About 28 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Pathways 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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