Highlands Academy serves 16 students in grades 10-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Highlands Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Highlands Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Highlands Academy?
The application deadline for Highlands Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Highlands Academy located?
Highlands Academy is located in the Brown Estates neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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The nearest high school to Highlands Academy is Heart Of America Christian Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Urban Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KC Girls Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
8524 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 358-0950
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 358-0950
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
School Reviews
5 4/11/2025
God worked through KC Girls Academy to rescue our family. Their counselors helped us uncover the unhealthy patterns in how we related to one another. Not only did they introduce our child to Christ, but they also helped us become better parents.
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