About

Black Mountain Academy is a private specialized boarding school in Black Mountain, North Carolina, serving neurodiverse adolescent boys. The school describes itself as a boarding program for boys in grades 8-12 and as supporting students ages 14-19 with level 1 autism, social-relationship difficulties, anxiety, executive-function needs, and learning differences (Black Mountain Academy).

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs lists Black Mountain Academy as a full member in the therapeutic boarding school category. Its directory profile describes the school as serving neurodiverse boys in grades 9-12, using a Personal Growth Plan model built around a student's therapist, lead teacher, and lead residential coach. The listing gives an age range of 14 to 19, an average length of stay of 12 to 18 months, a for-profit tax status, and CARF as the national accreditation body (NATSAP).

The school's own materials emphasize academics, residential life, community engagement, clinical services, health and wellness, and social relationships. Brandon Moffitt, MA, LCMHC, is identified by the school as executive director and by NATSAP as executive director and co-founder.