Highland Academy

🌟 Key Highlights: Highland Academy

Highland Academy (HA) is a private, co-educational Seventh-day Adventist boarding and day school in Portland, Tennessee. It is committed to a Christ-centered education that integrates academic excellence, spiritual formation, physical fitness, and practical life skills, preparing students for college and lives of service.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Parochial Seventh-day Adventist School (Boarding and Day)

• Location: Portland, Tennessee (Sumner County, North of Nashville)

• Grades Served: 9th Grade – 12th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 80–120 students (including boarding students)

• Core Mission: To offer a comprehensive, quality Christian education focusing on the spiritual, mental, and physical growth of its students, preparing them for college and a life of Christian service.

• Affiliation: Part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist educational system and the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities and by Cognia (SACS).

• Focus: High school education with a unique emphasis on boarding life, practical skills (vocational training), and Christian service.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

Highland Academy is distinguished by its boarding program, vocational training, and holistic approach:

• Boarding School Environment: Offers a structured residential program with dormitories, creating a unique, immersive educational experience where students live, study, and socialize together, fostering independence and a strong sense of community.

• Vocational and Practical Arts: In line with the Adventist educational philosophy, the curriculum includes practical arts and vocational training (often called “Industries”), such as woodworking, graphic design, and other hands-on skills, emphasizing the dignity of manual labor alongside academics.

• Christ-Centered & Holistic: The school integrates the Seventh-day Adventist worldview into all aspects of life. Students observe the Sabbath, participate in daily worship, and engage in outreach/service projects. Emphasis is placed on health and physical fitness.

• Academic Rigor & College Preparation: Provides a strong college-preparatory curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for competitive university admissions.

• Work Study Program: Students often participate in a work study program on campus, helping to finance their education while gaining valuable experience in responsibility and teamwork.

• Small Class Sizes: Maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a nurturing environment conducive to both spiritual and intellectual growth.

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