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Highlands Academy

5506 Cambridge Ave
Kansas City, MO 64129

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Tel: (816) 924-6565

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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)

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Highlands Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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.

School Reviews

5 4/11/2025

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.

- Posted by Parent - Jason

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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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,033 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas City, MO is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).