For the 2024 school year, there are 29 alternative private high schools serving 703 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Cameron Boy's Camp School and The Outdoor Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Charlotte![Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Raleigh![Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Cameron Boy's Camp School![Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.]( "Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
255 Cameron Camp Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
The Nest Academy
Alternative School
6824 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
Grades: 10-11
| 28 students
Academy At Trails Carolina
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Agape Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
Po Box 161
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Grades: 5-10
| 25 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Grades: K-10
| 21 students
Camp E-ku-sumee
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4183
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4183
Grades: 8-11
| 20 students
Camp E-ma-etu
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
Eliada Academy
Alternative School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Five Points Education Training Center
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Grades: 4-10
| 39 students
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Methodist Home
Alternative School (Methodist)
1638 Old Airport Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
Grades: 6-10
| 9 students
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Precious Haven Learning Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
181 Bostic Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 868-6092
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 868-6092
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Salt And Light Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5054 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Grades: 1-10
| 39 students
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Grades: 4-10
| 32 students
Vineyard School
Alternative School
3637 Old Vineyard Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 794-3550
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 794-3550
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Willow Tree Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Cameron Boy's Camp School and The Outdoor Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina?
29 alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private high schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
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