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:
Category
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
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
$11,960
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Highland Continuation School vs. Sumner Academy
The nearest high school to Highland Continuation School is Highland Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Portland Montessori Academy (5.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dayspring Academy (9.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Highland Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 9-12 | 100 students - miles 211 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
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9-12
100
Portland Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
Grades: K-6 | 21 students 5.4 miles 613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
5.4
K-6
21
Grades: PK-12 | 210 students 9.2 miles 2838 Heights Circle Dr.
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
9.2
PK-12
210
Grades: PK-8 9.2 miles 501 N Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-7048
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-7048
9.2
PK-8
n/a
Bledsoe Youth Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 26 students 10.3 miles 661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
10.3
6-12
26
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