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School Overview: |
The Learning Community School
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| 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
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| Basketball | Climbing | |
| Dance | Flag Football | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 13 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| National Junior Beta Club | art club | |
| chess | cross-stitching | |
| guitar | knitting | |
| recorder club | rock climbing club | |
| school musical | science fair | |
| theater | xylophone | |
| yoga | ||
View all schools in: Black Mountain, Buncombe County, Zip 28711

Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.