For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 alternative private high schools serving 1,382 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Cameron Boy's Camp School, and Insight Colearning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private High Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Charlotte![Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Raleigh![Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Cameron Boy's Camp School![Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.]( "Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
255 Cameron Camp Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Academy At Trails Carolina
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Agape Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
Po Box 161
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Asheboro Hybrid Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
154 S Fayetteville St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Grades: K-11
| 154 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Grades: 5-10
| 25 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Grades: K-10
| 21 students
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
Changing Hearts Boarding School
All-girls | Alternative School
3005 Anderson Branch Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Grades: 3-9
| 8 students
Eckerd - Boomer Campus
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Eckerd Connects
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Grades: 6-11
| 28 students
Emerald School Of Excellence
Alternative School
4012 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Five Points Education Training Center
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Grades: 4-10
| 39 students
Fusion Academy And Learning Center - Charlotte
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Hertford County Multi-purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
114 Oak Villa Rd
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Grades: 6-9
| 5 students
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Grades: 2-12
| 14 students
Methodist Home
Alternative School (Methodist)
1638 Old Airport Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
Grades: 6-10
| 9 students
Mind And Soul School
All-boys | Alternative School
56 Three Hunts Dr
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
New Beginnings Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
6495 Hudlow Rd
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Positive Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Grades: 2-12
| 30 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Salt And Light Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5054 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Grades: 1-10
| 39 students
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Straitway Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
1084 Carolina Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Timbersong Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
531 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Cameron Boy's Camp School, and Insight Colearning Center.
How many alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina?
42 alternative private high schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 21%.
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