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Highland Continuation School

234 Highland Circle Dr Portland, TN 37148

Tel: (615) 325-3184

www.highland-academy.com

Quick Facts (2026)

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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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Highland Continuation School
Pre-K	3
Kind	4
1	12
2	9
3	6
4	12
5	10
6	12
7	7
8	7

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Year Founded

1907

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Student Body

Total Students

82 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,960

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Highland Continuation School in Portland, TN serves 82 students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 6 teachers on staff.
Founded in 1907, Highland Continuation School has one of the oldest founding dates among private schools in Tennessee.
The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist orientation and operates under a casual dress code.
Annual tuition is $11,960, and the student body includes approximately 21% students of color.

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)

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How much does Highland Continuation School cost?

Highland Continuation School's tuition is approximately $11,960 for private students.

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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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The average private school tuition in Sumner County, TN is $10,716 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).