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Highland Academy

211 Highland Circle Dr Portland, TN 37148

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,960
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,960
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Highland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1907
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Student Body

Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • Highland Academy's mission is to provide a Christ-centered education as revealed in God's Word that assists students in developing an eternal relationship with Christ, to honor God, and to serve a global society.
  • Highland Academy's philosophy is to teach the beliefs, ideals and customs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His Word.
  • This unique educational approach is based on the belief of a harmonious development of the physical, mental, social and spiritual elements within each student.
  • Our school seeks to provide a Christ-centered curriculum and program of activities, utilizing the inspired counsel given to the church, as well as appropriate secular theories, in its implementation.
  • The school seeks to develop an attitude of service in each student.
  • This concept of community is stressed to develop a well-rounded member of a global society and, above all else, loyal, conscientious Christians.
  • Highland Academy, in cooperation with the home and the church, accepts as its basic evangelistic task the education and redemption of its students.
  • Highland Academy's mission is to provide a Christ-centered education as revealed in God's Word that assists students in developing an eternal relationship with Christ, to honor God, and to serve a global society. Highland Academy's philosophy is to teach the beliefs, ideals and customs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His Word. This unique educational approach is based on the belief of a harmonious development of the physical, mental, social and spiritual elements within each student. Our school seeks to provide a Christ-centered curriculum and program of activities, utilizing the inspired counsel given to the church, as well as appropriate secular theories, in its implementation. The school seeks to develop an attitude of service in each student. This concept of community is stressed to develop a well-rounded member of a global society and, above all else, loyal, conscientious Christians. Highland Academy, in cooperation with the home and the church, accepts as its basic evangelistic task the education and redemption of its students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Academy cost?
Highland Academy's tuition is approximately $11,960 for private students.
What is Highland Academy's ranking?
Highland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Academy?
The application deadline for Highland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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