Highland Academy

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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Highland Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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