The King's Academy

202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865

The King's Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the 21st Century.

The King's Academy is dedicated to preparing students for a life of maximum contribution to the cause of Christ. This preparation focuses on the mental, physical, spiritual, and social development of each student.

Education equips the student with the training and values necessary for happy and successful living in a pluralistic and democratic society, both now and in the future.

The academy's curriculum provides not only for the common and general needs of school youth, but also for individual interests and needs.

The academy provides opportunities for students to develop healthy bodies and habits.

The individual's spiritual development coincides with his or her intellectual, social, and physical training.

Providing opportunities for personal and individual response to the claims of Jesus Christ is a premise on which the academy is firmly based.

The academy provides an educational atmosphere in which Christian beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Students: 462 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1880

Student Body

Total Students

462 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus A/B, AP Chemistry, AP Language, AP Literature, AP Physics, AP Statistics, Dual enrollment Honors English III, Dual enrollment Honors Spanish III, Dual enrollment Honors Spanish IV, Dual enrollment Honors US History, Dual enrollment Honors World History, Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Band, Honors Biology I, Honors Chemistry I, Honors Choir, Honors English I, Honors Geometry

Average SAT score

1218

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
(Khaki or navy pants and polo shirts)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$2920-$6480 - K4 dependent upon number of days attended $6920 - Grades K-2 $7200 - Grades 3-5 $7660 - Grades 6-8 Day Student $8510 - Grades 9-12 Day Student 5-day boarding students: R/B/T- Grades 7-8 $19730 R/B/T- Grades 9-12 $20260 7-Day Boarding students: R/B/T Grades 7-8 $27,730 R/B/T Grades 9-12 $28,800

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Lori Campbell

Admissions Associate

Lori Campbell

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Book Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Film Club, Jr. Beta Club, National Honor Society, Scholar's Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student Government, TMTA Math Team, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
All East Choir, Drama, Pep Band, Praise and Worship Team

School Notes

The King's Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the 21st Century. The King's Academy is dedicated to preparing students for a life of maximum contribution to the cause of Christ. This preparation focuses on the mental, physical, spiritual, and social development of each student. Education equips the student with the training and values necessary for happy and successful living in a pluralistic and democratic society, both now and in the future. The academy's curriculum provides not only for the common and general needs of school youth, but also for individual interests and needs. The academy provides opportunities for students to develop healthy bodies and habits. The individual's spiritual development coincides with his or her intellectual, social, and physical training. Providing opportunities for personal and individual response to the claims of Jesus Christ is a premise on which the academy is firmly based. The academy provides an educational atmosphere in which Christian beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.

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