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Academy At Trails Carolina

555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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Tel: (828) 457-8840

www.discoverytrailsschool.org

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Academy At Trails Carolina in Hendersonville, NC is a rural, all–boys alternative school serving grades 9 through 12.

The school enrolls 13 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with six teachers on staff.

The student body includes approximately 23% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

Academy At Trails Carolina operates on a 2–acre campus and is nonsectarian in orientation and religious affiliation.

The school is part of the Hendersonville area private school community and is compared with other nearby schools offering secondary education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

School Calendar

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Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

13 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Academy At Trails Carolina often compared to?

Academy At Trails Carolina is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Hall International School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Academy At Trails Carolina?

The application deadline for Academy At Trails Carolina is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,455 for elementary schools and $13,865 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).