The Learning Community School

Po Box 1143, Black Mountain, NC, 28711-0287
Tel: (828)686-3080
Grades: K - 8 | 61 students
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School Overview:
The Learning Community School
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 61 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 6% (NC School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 10%
Average Class Size 14 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,500
Tuition Notes Tuition varies based on grade.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500
Admissions Director Holly Baumgartner
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Basketball Climbing
Dance Flag Football
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
National Junior Beta Club art club
chess cross-stitching
guitar knitting
recorder club rock climbing club
school musical science fair
theater xylophone
yoga

School Notes:

  • TLC is an innovative, private school serving Asheville, NC and the surrounding area. Students enjoy a child-centered, hands-on education that incorporates outdoor education and service learning.

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Nearby Schools:

The Learning Community School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Stone Mountain School
Gr. 7-12 | 4.1 mi. away
Captain Gilmer School
Gr. K-9 | 9.8 mi. away
Fletcher Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 9.8 mi. away
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
Gr. K-6 | 10.3 mi. away
Marion Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 11.6 mi. away

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