Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Timbersong Academy
About the School
- Timbersong Academy is a nonsectarian all–girls alternative school serving grades 9 through 12 in rural Weaverville, NC. The school enrolls 42 students and employs 6 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
- Approximately 32% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the enrollment.
- Timbersong Academy is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and operates in a rural community setting.
- The school serves as a rural high school option for families seeking a private all–girls education in Weaverville, North Carolina.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timbersong Academy?
The application deadline for Timbersong Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Christian
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(828) 575-2557
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 40 students
Christian
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(828) 274-0750
Distance: 12.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(828) 575-2557
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
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(828) 225-1993
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