202 Smothers Road, Seymour, TN 37865 - 
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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.
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The King's Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1880 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 67 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 450 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 27% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 28% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 27% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1400 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1200 - 1700 | - |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 47% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $22,710 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $6,410 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $25,495 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $16,200 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 23% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Janice Mink | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Anatomy | Advanced English Honors | |
| Advanced Physics Honors | Calculus I Honors | |
| Calculus II Honors | Chemistry II Honors | |
| Pre-Calculus Honors | Spanish III Honors | |
| Spanish IV Honors | Algebra I, II Honors | |
| Chemistry I Honors | English I, II Honors | |
| Geometry Honors | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cheering | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
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 Southern Association of Colleges & Schools AdvancEd (Accreditation), The Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (Member) Association of Christian Schools International (Member)
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2011
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