Mount Pisgah Academy

Mount Pisgah Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
75 Academy Dr,  Candler, NC
4.4
3.2
106 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$12,020
Religious Affiliation
Adventist
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
27
Reading
29
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
56%
Black
17%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Private HS in North Carolina
#6 Best Boarding HS in North Carolina
#29 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Adventist University 45 Students
Andrews University 25 Students
North Carolina State University 11 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 8 Students
Appalachian State University 8 Students
Western Carolina University 8 Students
Oakwood University 8 Students
Washington Adventist University 8 Students
Campbell University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Film and Video Studies 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2023
Mount Pisgah Academy has good dual credit classes that help with future courses in College. I appreciate how much they encourage getting your education done before you have to pay more for it.
4.0 Sophomore
3/3/2023
Pisgah is a nice place where the view is amazing, the people are nice, and it's just a good experience in general.
3.0 Senior
3/2/2023
I've been a four year senior and I have enjoyed my time at MPA. I love how you can hang out with your friends literally all day long, and in most cases you can even live with them!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/14/2022
Mount Pisgah Academy is the most scenic high school campus I have ever seen. Absolutely breath-taking. The cafeteria and the cafeteria food are awesome; they have a 100% sanitation score.
1.0 student
11/24/2017
This is an awful school, you shouldn't have to pay half of what they ask for the facilities and teaching quality it provides. Leadership is extremely ineffective and most genuinely couldn't care less about the students. Sending your kids to public school would be a better experience for both them an...
1.0 student
1/15/2017
It is terrible. Staffs do not want to hear any of complains. Person who do not have degree on Econ teaches Econ class and so on.You will definitely regret if you decide to come here. Especially if you are going to live in the girls dorm because the deans are never in their office and never welcome y...
4.0 student
12/2/2014
This is a pretty good school it's strict but it has to be because it's a Christian school. It's nice always having someone to talk to and being so close to the staff.

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