Mount Pisqah Academy

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Mount Pisqah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1914

Student Body

Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Mount Pisqah Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Adventist Heritage and Mission, American History 1, American History 2, Anatomy and Physiology, Developmental Phsychology, English Composition 101, English Composition 102, Jesus and the Gospels, Survey of Economics
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School polo shirts and khaki

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by year. There are many scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
% on Financial Aid
95%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Shane Bedwell
Admissions Associate
Abby Ackerman

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Class, Bells, Choir, Symphony Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Acro Team

School Notes

  • Mount Pisgah Academy is a fully accredited Seventh-day Adventist Christian boarding academy for grades nine through twelve located in Asheville, North Carolina.
  • Mount Pisgah Academy is dedicated to preparing young people academically as they continue their education and preparing them spiritually for eternity.
  • We offer an excellent academic program that integrates the latest technology with hands-on teaching with low student-teacher ratios.
  • Our advanced diploma program allows students to take college-level classes and earn college credits while at Pisgah.
  • And our strong commitment to service in the community and around the world makes Pisgah unique.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Pisqah Academy cost?
Mount Pisqah Academy's tuition is approximately $18,810 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mount Pisqah Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mount Pisqah Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Mount Pisqah Academy offer?
Mount Pisqah Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Mount Pisqah Academy's ranking?
Mount Pisqah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mount Pisqah Academy?
The application deadline for Mount Pisqah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $15,802 for elementary schools and $25,351 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Buncombe County, NC is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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