For the 2025-26 school year, there are 40 alternative private high schools serving 1,124 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include Timbersong Black Mountain, JLSA, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
The average acceptance rate is 43%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Charlotte![Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Raleigh![Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Cameron Boy's Camp School![Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.]( "Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
255 Cameron Camp Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Eckerd - Boomer Campus
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Eckerd Connects
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Gr: 6-11 | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Gr: 1-10 | 39 students
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Gr: 4-10 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy At Trails Carolina
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Agape Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
Po Box 161
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Gr: 3-11 | 6 students
Asheboro Hybrid Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
154 S Fayetteville St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Gr: K-11 | 154 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
Changing Hearts Boarding School
All-girls | Alternative School
3005 Anderson Branch Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
Emerald School Of Excellence
Alternative School
4012 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Five Points Education Training Center
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Gr: 4-10 | 39 students
Fusion Academy And Learning Center - Charlotte
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students
Hertford County Multi-purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
114 Oak Villa Rd
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Gr: 6-9 | 5 students
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
Mind And Soul School
All-boys | Alternative School
56 Three Hunts Dr
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
New Beginnings Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
6495 Hudlow Rd
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students
Positive Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Gr: 7-9 | 6 students
Salt And Light Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5054 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Straitway Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
1084 Carolina Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Timbersong Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
531 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
Uwharrie Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
665 Timber Trail
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 279-1199
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 279-1199
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include Timbersong Black Mountain, JLSA, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina?
40 alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 21%.
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