Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Highlands Academy
About the School
- Highlands Academy serves 16 students in grades 10-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The student:teacher of Highlands Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Highlands Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Highlands Academy?
The application deadline for Highlands Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Highlands Academy located?
Highlands Academy is located in the Brown Estates neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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God worked through KC Girls Academy to rescue our family. Their counselors helped us uncover the unhealthy patterns in how we related to one another. Not only did they introduce our child to Christ, but they also helped us become better parents.
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