St. Andrew's School vs. The King's Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Wears Valley Ranch (in Sevierville, Tennessee) provides Christian homes, education, and counseling to children in crisis situations. Our vision is to see each child inspired to follow Christ, healed from the past, and equipped to reach their potential.
The King's Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the 21st Century.
The King's Academy is dedicated to preparing students for a life of maximum contribution to the cause of Christ. This preparation focuses on the mental, physical, spiritual, and social development of each student.
Education equips the student with the training and values necessary for happy and successful living in a pluralistic and democratic society, both now and in the future.
The academy's curriculum provides not only for the common and general needs of school youth, but also for individual interests and needs.
Grades Offered
1-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1991
1880
Students Body
Total Students
36 students
459 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
29
Grade 1 Students
2
31
Grade 2 Students
5
25
Grade 3 Students
4
14
Grade 4 Students
3
21
Grade 5 Students
-
19
Grade 6 Students
6
29
Grade 7 Students
4
41
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
3
31
Grade 10 Students
5
43
Grade 11 Students
3
53
Grade 12 Students
1
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
66%
Average Class Size
4
14
Number of AP Classes
n/a
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:2
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1218
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Casual, yet modest and respectful.)
(Casual, yet modest and respectful.)
Casual
(Khaki or navy pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki or navy pants and polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Generous scholarships available. Tuition is based on a sliding scale.
$8500
$9140 - Grades K-2
$9610- Grades 3-5
$10,080 - Grades 6-8 Day Student
$10,940 - Grades 9-12 Day Student
5-day boarding students:
R/B/T- Grades 7-8 $19730
R/B/T- Grades 9-12 $20260
7-Day Boarding students:
R/B/T Grades 7-8 $27,730
R/B/T Grades 9-12 $28,800
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Admissions Director
n/a
Lori Campbell
Admissions Associate
Lani Miller
Jennifer Hamilton
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
13
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Equine Program, Voice and piano lessons
All East Choir, Drama, Jr. Beta Club, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Praise and Worship Team, Science Olympiad, Student Ambassadors, Student Government