Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school in NC mountains with small classes, sports, arts, and college-level courses plus ADD/ADHD support
Mount Pisgah Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school (grades 9–12) located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, serving 106 students with an average class size of 16. The school offers ADD/ADHD support and dual-credit college courses, providing individualized attention in a structured residential environment designed to balance academic rigor with spiritual and personal development.
The academy emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through varsity sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and gymnastics), arts programs (choir, drama, orchestra), and clubs including First Tech Challenge. Weekend activities and yearly mission trips are integrated into student life, offering structure and community for teenagers who benefit from consistent routines and engaged mentoring.
Tuition is $12,020 annually with additional boarding fees; 90% of students receive financial aid, with an average grant of $7,000. Admission is rolling with a 95% acceptance rate. Contact Admissions Director Shane Bedwell at (828) 667-2535 or visit pisgah.us for more information about enrollment and scholarship opportunities.
| Year Founded | 1914 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,020 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by year. There are many scholarship and financial aid opportunities. There is an additional fee for boarding students. |
| Total Students | 106 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 27 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Shane Bedwell |
| Admissions Associate | Chantell Coetzer |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 90 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,000 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 78 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Gymnastics · Soccer · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · First Tech Challenge (FTC) · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Class · Choir · Drama · Symphony Orchestra · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Acro Team |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Seventh Day Adventist |
| School Calendar | www.pisgah.us/calendar |