The King's Academy (2026 Profile)

5.00 (3 reviews)

Tel: (865) 573-8321 Ext. 125

202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865

www.thekingsacademy.net

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The King's Academy Photo #1 - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.

TKA is a private Christian university-preparatory school committed to empowering students to reach their greatest potential.

Students who attend The King's Academy follow a rigorous academic track that meets or exceeds the minimum of 24.0 credits required for graduation including four 4 credits (4.0) in Bible.

The Academy offers an extraordinary education that focuses on nurturing each individual student.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 7-12
Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $37,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $10,940
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

The King's Academy

School Focus

Junior Boarding School

Grades Offered (Boarding)

7-12

Grades Offered (Day)

PK-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1880

Campus Size

65 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Radical Love for Jesus & Others, take Opportunities to Serve, display Christlike Attitudes, and speak with Respectful Language

Student Body

Enrollment

400 students

% Students of Color

% International Students

% Students Boarding

10%

Average SAT Score

1230
(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

25
(Out of 36)

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki, black, or gray pants and polo shirts

Average Class Size

15 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

82%

Summer Program Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Pre-Calculus HonorsAdvanced Anatomy - 3 College Credit Hours Possible

Advanced Art I, II, III, IVAlgebra I, II Honors

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science Principles

AP Environmental ScienceAP Statistics

AP World HistoryBiology Honors

Chemistry I HonorsChinese III, IV Honors

Choir HonorsEnglish I, II, III, IV Honors

Geometry HonorsOrchestra Honors

Physics HonorsSpanish III Honors - 6 College Credit Hours Possible

Spanish III, IV HonorsSpanish IV Honors - 6 College Credit Hours Possible

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$1.3 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$37,500
(Application fee $50 Student Fees (Included) Annual International Insurance Fee (not included))

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$10,940

Tuition international students

$37,500

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$27,500

Merit Scholarships Offered

n/a

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

95%

Director of Admissions

Lori Campbell
April Kandel

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryCross Country Running

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

Swimming and DivingTennis

TrackTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

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Colors

Black, Purple, Gold

School Mascot

TKA Lions

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Junior Beta ClubNational Honor Society

Pep ClubSchool Band

Science OlympiadTeam Delta

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaPraise and Worship Team

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

Founded in 1880, formerly known as Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, The King`s Academy has served generations of students in the pursuit of a biblically-based, academically rigorous K3-12 education. While the heritage of The King`s Academy is rich and deep, it is our belief that our best days as an institution remain ahead of us as we seek to develop servant leaders who will change the world for Christ.
At the heart of all we do at TKA are three guiding principles; Faith, Family, Future. We seek excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities to be able to fully hone and sharpen students` God-given gifts so they will find themselves prepared for the future.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The King's Academy cost?

The King's Academy's tuition is approximately $37,500 for boarding students and $10,940 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of The King's Academy?

The acceptance rate of The King's Academy is 95%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.

What sports does The King's Academy offer?

The King's Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

When is the application deadline for The King's Academy?

The application deadline for The King's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

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The King's Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2016
5.008/11/2016
Concordia University

My 7 years as a dorm student could not have been any better. Being surrounded by people from all over the world, people with different perspectives, life stories, and goals, and being able to live. . .

The King's Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2007
5.008/11/2016
Boise State University

The living environment at TKA was phenomenal. It was a very family-like environment where everyone cared and looked out for each other. You get to know all of students and faculty members at the academy. . .

The King's Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2012
5.007/22/2013
Carson-Newman University

The King's Academy is a day and boarding school founded in 1884 with an enrollment of 484 students. The school is located on a beautiful campus located in the foothills of the Great Smoky. . .

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