Timbersong Academy

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)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,876 for elementary schools and $28,244 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Buncombe County, NC is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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