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The King's Academy
202 Smothers Road, Seymour, TN 37865 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (865)573-8321

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.
  • ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for fall semester beginning Monday, August 10, 2009.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12 6-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 6-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1880 1900
Campus Size 67 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 398 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 18%
Percent International Students 8% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 13% 70%
Average SAT Score 1200 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1200 - 1700 -
Average ACT score 22 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 13 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 45% 61%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $21,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $5,990 $22,720
Tuition international students $22,220 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $14,850 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 21% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,500 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 95% 59%
Director of Admissions Janice Mink
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14


Geometry HonorsEnglish I, II Honors
Chemistry I HonorsAlgebra I, II Honors
Spanish IV Honors Spanish III Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry II Honors
Calculus II Honors Calculus I Honors
Advanced Physics Honors Advanced English Honors
Advanced Anatomy 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


BasketballBowling
CheeringFootball
GolfSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
School Notes:
  • 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. The academy provides opportunities for students to develop healthy bodies and habits.
  • The individual's spiritual development coincides with his or her intellectual, social, and physical training. Providing opportunities for personal and individual response to the claims of Jesus Christ is a premise on which the academy is firmly based.
  • The academy provides an educational atmosphere in which Christian beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.
  • School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accreditation), The Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (Member) Association of Christian Schools International (Member)
  • Profile last updated: 09/29/2009
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