Academy At Trails Carolina

555 Sky Valley Camp Rd Hendersonville, NC 28739
www.discoverytrailsschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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

About the School

  • 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 Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres

Student Body

Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,588 for elementary schools and $13,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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