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Duncan Academy

8550 Harold Duncan Way
Knoxville, TN 37931

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Duncan Academy is a nonsectarian all–boys high school in Knoxville, TN, serving grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.

The school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.

About 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.

Duncan Academy is part of the Knoxville private high school landscape, which typically averages tuition around $16,268 for high schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: “Jesus says, 'No one comes to the Father except through me' (John 14:6). Young people need directions to the right way.”

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,384 for elementary schools and $16,381 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Knoxville, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).