The Academy at SOAR is an outdoor adventure-based private boarding school for youth with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities in grades 7 thru 12 that offers an alternative learning environment which combines academics, adventure, and life skills development to help prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for adulthood.
We provide both campus instruction as well as experiential expedition travel!
The Academy accepts only 40 students and operates on a rolling admissions basis.. Accredited through Cognia.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Yearly Tuition: $73,575
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
201
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
8 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$73,575
Tuition Notes
The 2025-2026 School Year Tuition is $73,757.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school that provides a unique combination of academics, adventure, and life skills development to prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for adulthood.
- Our Academy is specially designed for students with ADHD and other learning challenges. Our unique teaching approach combines differentiated instruction in a small classroom setting with two-week experiential education expeditions. During their travels, school work is tailored to incorporate lessons based on their various locations. In addition to academic learning, our students gain essential social and life skills to help them become more successful individuals in and out of the classroom. As a result, students enter their future with an empowered sense of self-awareness, a zest for learning, and self-sufficiency unknown before.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Academy At Soar cost?
The Academy At Soar's tuition is approximately $73,575 for private students.
What schools are The Academy At Soar often compared to?
The Academy At Soar is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian School by visitors of our site.
Does The Academy At Soar offer a summer program?
Yes, The Academy At Soar offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Academy At Soar offer?
The Academy At Soar offers 4 interscholastic sports: Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing.
When is the application deadline for The Academy At Soar?
The application deadline for The Academy At Soar is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
6.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
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