Mount Pisgah Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 111 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,180
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Mount Pisgah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount Pisgah Academy
9	31
10	33
11	23
12	24

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1914

School Calendar

Campus Size

200 acres

School Motto

Our mission is to nurture a relationship with God.

Student Body

Total Students

111 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

27%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School polo shirts and khaki/navy bottoms

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Adventist Heritage and MissionAmerican History 1

American History 2Developmental Phsychology

English Composition 101English Composition 102

Jesus and the GospelsStatistics

Survey of Economics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,180

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by year. There are many scholarship and financial aid opportunities. There is an additional fee for boarding students.

% on Financial Aid

90%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Shane Bedwell

Admissions Associate

Chantell Coetzer

Application URL

Endowment Size

$21 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GymnasticsSoccer

Volleyball

Colors

Red & White

School Mascot

Mountaineer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

First Tech Challenge (FTC)Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced ChoirChoir

Creative MinistriesDrama

Praise TeamSymphony Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Acro Team

School Notes

Mount Pisgah Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
We place a strong emphasis on the spiritual, academic, physical, and social lives of our students.
Through yearly mission trips, varsity sports, dual-credit classes, and weekend activities, we provide a well-balanced experience for our students.

Mount Pisgah Academy is a fully accredited Seventh-day Adventist Christian boarding academy for grades nine through twelve located in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mount Pisgah Academy is dedicated to preparing young people academically as they continue their education and preparing them spiritually for eternity.
We offer an excellent academic program that integrates the latest technology with hands-on teaching with low student-teacher ratios.
Our advanced diploma program allows students to take college-level classes and earn college credits while at Pisgah.
And our strong commitment to service in the community and around the world makes Pisgah unique.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Pisgah Academy cost?

Mount Pisgah Academy's tuition is approximately $13,180 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Mount Pisgah Academy?

The acceptance rate of Mount Pisgah Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Mount Pisgah Academy offer?

Mount Pisgah Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Mount Pisgah Academy's ranking?

Mount Pisgah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mount Pisgah Academy?

The application deadline for Mount Pisgah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,876 for elementary schools and $28,639 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).