Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Mt. Sophia Academy
About the School
- Mount Sophia Academy exists to assist parents in providing an excellent education for their students.
- The staff of Mount Sophia is committed Christians and this will be reflected in all our programs however, people of all faiths are welcome in the school.
- Our school mission is maximizing each student's unique abilities, creating a culture for Christ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Equipping our students to maximize their unique potentials - Encouraging our students to follow the path of Christ
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Sophia Academy?
The application deadline for Mt. Sophia Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(302) 834-2526
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(302) 328-7404
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