Northstar Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672

Northstar Academy Photo #1 - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.

Northstar Academy Photo #2 - NSA has a thriving student life! Come and join the fun!

NorthStar Academy is a private online 4th-12th grade diploma granting school.

NSA is dual accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) through AdvancED. NSA was the first online accredited Christian school in the US and is currently ranked #1 by three different organizations.

NSA is staffed by highly qualified certified Christian educators with a passion for student discipleship.

NorthStar offers more than 200 courses including 19 advanced placement courses.

NSA also has a thriving student body with clubs, activities, student government and more. Come see why we are ranked number one!.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 1,435 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,615
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Year Founded

1996

Student Body

Total Students

1,435 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

42:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

Average SAT score

1300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,615

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Megan Carpenter

School Notes

As a fully accredited school with almost 20 years pioneering online Christian education, you can be sure that you are getting the best online education possible.
You will immediately notice a different at NorthStar Academy from the very first interaction with our office and support staff to your child's classroom experience. Our mission at NorthStar is to personally invest in our students and families so that we can show them Jesus while at the same time providing them a high-quality college preparatory education. At part of the Network of International Christian Schools, our teachers see themselves as more than just graders, they are disciple makers.
That is not the only thing that makes us different than other online schools. At NorthStar Academy, more than 85% of the courses are written by our own teachers. That means that your child is being taught by the teacher who wrote the course. This creates a more genuine experience for each student as they move from teacher to teacher experiencing the uniqueness of each teacher's style preventing boardom from setting in when every class looks and feels the same. It also means that the teachers are intimately aware of their course and can therefore be more responsive to student needs as well as adjust the course as needed.
You will find the office and technical support staff at NSA to be highly reponsive and engaged in the process of making sure that you and your child are on boarded well, and they are always standing by ready and willing to help!
All of that teacher and support staff commitment to excellence means that your child will succeed. NSA's students are accepted to colleges and universities all over the US and around the world. A list of universities that our graduates have been accepted to is available in the school profile at www.northstar-academy.org
The NorthStar team is confident that from first contact through graduation you will notice the NorthStar difference!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northstar Academy cost?

Northstar Academy's tuition is approximately $3,615 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Northstar Academy?

The acceptance rate of Northstar Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 94%.

What is Northstar Academy's ranking?

Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Northstar Academy?

The application deadline for Northstar Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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