Mountain Youth Academy

Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN, serves 44 co–ed students in grades 1 through 12 within a nonsectarian, town–based alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 7 total teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 5.45% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Located in a town setting, the school offers an alternative education program catering to local families in Mountain City and surrounding areas.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mountain Youth Academy?
The application deadline for Mountain Youth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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