Highland Continuation School

Highland Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding and day school located on a 300-acre campus in Portland, Tennessee, United States.
It is owned and operated by the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,960
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Highland Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Highland Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Develop Christ-like characters and lifelong learners
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Shelly Miller - Alumnus of the Year - 2024 -
    • Buddy Harris - Alumnus of the Year - 2023 -
    • Roy 'Twig' Drusky - Alumnus of the Year - 2022 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Continuation School cost?
Highland Continuation School's tuition is approximately $11,960 for private students.
What schools are Highland Continuation School often compared to?
Highland Continuation School is often viewed alongside schools like Sumner Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Highland Continuation School?
Highland Continuation School famous alumni include: Shelly Miller - Alumnus of the Year - 2024, Buddy Harris - Alumnus of the Year - 2023 and Roy 'Twig' Drusky - Alumnus of the Year - 2022.
What is Highland Continuation School's ranking?
Highland Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Continuation School?
The application deadline for Highland Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,960
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Sumner County, TN is $10,426 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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