The Learning Community School
Tel: (828)686-3080
- The Learning Community School provides an outstanding education for Kindergarten through eighth grade students.
- The unique needs of each child are met through experiential learning, visual and performing arts, outdoor education, service, and challenging academics paired with an emphasis on social and emotional intelligences.
- We create community with multi-age classrooms, a team-building curriculum, all-school activities, and parent involvement that are integrated throughout each school day.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 74 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies based on grade. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Admissions Director | Holly Baumgartner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Climbing, Dance, Flag Football, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate FrisbeeBasketball, Climbing, Dance, Flag Football, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | art club, chess, cross-stitching, guitar, knitting, National Junior Beta Club, recorder club, rock climbing club, school musical, science fair, theater, xylophone, yoga art club, chess, guitar, knitting, recorder club, school musical, science fair, theater, xylophone, yoga, cross-stitching, National Junior Beta Club, rock climbing club, |
School Notes
- TLC is an innovative, private school serving Asheville, NC and the surrounding area. Students enjoy a child-centered, hands-on education that incorporates outdoor education and service learning.
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