Mount Pisgah Academy

What Mount Pisgah Academy does

Mount Pisgah Academy (MPA) is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school located on a 130-acre campus at 75 Academy Drive in Candler, North Carolina, approximately eight miles west of Asheville. The school serves students in grades 9-12, most of whom live on campus in residence halls, alongside a smaller commuter population; families of all faiths are admitted. It operates with roughly 30 listed staff and faculty covering principal and vice-principal leadership, academic departments, athletics, food services, IT, counseling, chaplaincy, recruitment, and plant services, supporting its role as a full residential community rather than a day school.

MPA delivers a three-track diploma curriculum (General, College Prep, and Honors) with technology-integrated instruction through iPads replacing hardback textbooks and a STEM program covering robotics, coding, and 3-D printing. Coursework is paired with a dual-credit catalog articulated through Washington Adventist University, Southern Adventist University, Andrews University, and AB Technical College, enabling students to accumulate transferable college credit in English, history, mathematics, science, religion, and economics. Co-curricular offerings include varsity athletics (girls' soccer, boys' volleyball, intramurals), a fine arts program (Advanced Choir, Concert Symphony, Creative Ministries, Yearbook), spiritual programming with nightly worships and Bible classes, and school-wide mission trips to locations such as the Dominican Republic and Honduras.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees billed annually per student (a non-public figure), supplemented by one-time charges including a $40 application fee, $1,000 non-refundable international deposit, and per-event fees such as the $35 Music Festival participation fee. Donations and an annual Anderson Golf Classic fundraiser support capital projects including a new Student Center. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct admissions through the RenWeb online portal, personalized campus tours with deans and financial advisors, an annual Academy Days open-house weekend, the iMPAct Youth Rally, and active international student recruitment with dedicated registrar and recruiter personnel. The school holds accreditations from MSA CESS, the National Council for Private Schools, and the Adventist accrediting association.

Name

Mount Pisgah Academy

Legal name

Mount Pisgah Academy

Website

https://pisgah.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mount Pisgah Academy is a nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school in Candler, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with iPad-based academics, dual-credit college courses, athletics, fine arts, and mission programming on a 130-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Candler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition, with application fees, registration fees, and various program fees. Most revenue is recurring annually per student.
2. Event Fees: Fees charged for participation in music festival ($35 per student), youth rally, and other school events. Sponsors and additional attendees pay separate fees.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The school accepts donations, runs an Anderson Golf Classic fundraiser annually to benefit the new Student Center, and maintains alumni-sponsored scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mount Pisgah Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school for grades 9-12 offering a Christ-centered, holistic education on a 130-acre residential campus in Candler, North Carolina. The school delivers three diploma tracks (General, College Prep, Honors), dual credit college courses through Washington Adventist University, Southern Adventist University, Andrews University, and AB Technical College, and iPad-based STEM learning alongside fine arts, varsity athletics, spiritual programming, mission trips, and an on-campus work program that helps students pay tuition.

Product overview

Mount Pisgah Academy offers a comprehensive Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school education for grades 9-12 with a holistic approach focusing on body, mind, and spirit development. The core academic program provides three diploma tracks (General, College Prep, and Honors) with dual-credit college courses through partnerships with Washington Adventist University, Southern Adventist University, and Andrews University. The portfolio includes technology-integrated learning via iPads, a STEM program covering robotics, coding, and 3D printing, fine arts programs (Choir, Symphony, Creative Ministries), varsity athletics, spiritual programming with Bible classes and worships, on-campus work programs, and school-wide mission trips. Most students reside in boarding facilities on the 130-acre campus in Candler, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Academic Programs (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive high school curriculum for grades 9-12 offering three diploma tracks (General, College Prep, and Honors) with accreditation from MSA CESS and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, designed for residential and day students seeking college preparation integrated with spiritual development.
• Dual Credit College Courses College-level courses enabling students to earn college credits while in high school through partnerships with Washington Adventist University (ENGL-101, ENGL-102, HIST-275, HIST-276, PSYC-105, RELB-160), Southern Adventist University (ECON 213, plus online Calculus, Civilizations & Ideas I, Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Science, Introduction to Animal Science, Introduction to Psychology, Nutrition, Precalculus), Andrews University, and AB Technical College (Career College Promise program).
• Boarding / Dormitory Program Residential boarding facilities for students on a 130-acre campus in the Southern Appalachians of western North Carolina, with most students living on campus and some choosing to commute daily.
• Student Work Program On-campus employment opportunities helping students pay school bills while developing strong work ethics, with positions in the cafeteria, maintenance, dorms, and with teachers.
• School-Wide Mission Trips School-wide mission trips to domestic and international locations including Dominican Republic, Honduras, and local service opportunities, fostering a heart for service in students.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts programs including Advanced Choir, Choir, Concert Symphony, Creative Ministries, Praise Team, and Yearbook that develop students' talents for artistic expression and worship.
• Varsity Athletics and Intramural Program Various varsity teams and intramural athletic programs promoting physical education and balanced education, including girls' soccer, boys' volleyball, and other sports.
• Spiritual Programming Bible classes, nightly worships, spiritual programming, and chapel services developing students' personal relationship with Jesus Christ within a Christ-centered environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have graduated early from university through dual credit coursework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington Adventist University (WAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAU Extension courses taught by Mount Pisgah Academy faculty with Washington Adventist University college credit. Students can earn college credits in ENGL-101, ENGL-102, HIST-275, HIST-276, PSYC-105, and RELB-160. College transcripts must be requested through WAU.
• Southern Adventist University (SAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAU Extension courses taught by Mount Pisgah Academy faculty with Southern Adventist University college credit. Students can earn Survey of Economics (ECON 213) credit. Other online classes available through SAU including Calculus, Civilizations & Ideas I, Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Science, Introduction to Animal Science, Introduction to Psychology, Nutrition, and Precalculus.
• Andrews UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline college classes available through Andrews University for students seeking additional dual credit options. Requires approval from Academic Standards Committee (ASC) for off-campus courses.
• AB Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree online classes available through AB Technical College via the Career College Promise program. Includes Introduction to Computers (3 credit hours). Requires ASC approval for dual credit.
• Ryse ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for gymnasium renovation project. Ryse Construction is handling the major renovation including new bathrooms, flooring, reconfigured entrance, classroom, training room, office, concession stand, and built-in bleachers.
• Carolina Conference of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for the annual iMPAct Youth Rally and Music Festival events that bring students from across the Carolinas to campus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Auburn Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist residential high school in Auburn, WA. Peer in faith-based boarding model, scope, and curriculum structure within the same denominational network.
• Loma Linda Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Loma Linda, CA, with secondary boarding/day programs. Comparable to MPA as a faith-based residential high school delivering college-prep curriculum with dual credit options.
• Andrews Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding/day academy in Berrien Springs, MI, serving grades 9-12 within the same Adventist educational system. Directly comparable to MPA in mission, curriculum structure, and reliance on the Adventist K-12 network.
• Collegedale Academy: Seventh-day Adventist secondary school near Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. Peer institution benefiting from affiliated university dual-credit access.
• Forest Lake Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school in Apopka, FL, serving grades 9-12. Directly comparable small Adventist boarding academy with similar recruitment geography and dual credit pathways.
• Portland Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding/day high school in Portland, OR. Direct peer serving similar residential student population with comparable academic and spiritual programming.
• Georgia-Cumberland Academy: Seventh-day Adventist secondary boarding school in Calhoun, GA. Closely comparable peer in geographic reach, scale, and educational model within the same denominational system.
• Madison Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school in Madison, AL, grades 9-12. Peer in the Adventist academy system with similar tuition model and dual credit / STEM offerings.

Regional players

• Christ School: Episcopal boarding high school for boys in Arden, NC (adjacent to Asheville). Regional peer in boarding college-prep high school market, drawing from overlapping families in the Carolinas.
• Asheville Christian Academy: Independent Christian secondary school located in the same Asheville/Candler, NC region. Comparable faith-based college-prep high school targeting similar families, but not denominational/Adventist-affiliated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MtPisgahAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/111303828900802
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtpisgahacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mount-pisgah-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

Funding overview

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