Black Mountain Academy is a nurturing and small specialized boarding school for neurodiverse adolescent males (ages 14–18, assigned male at birth) who benefit from additional support in social relationships, academics, and daily life. Our homelike environment provides the intentional structure and individualized guidance students need to reach their full potential, enriched by meaningful experiences and adventure within our vibrant local community. Every element of the Black Mountain Academy's school and program is thoughtfully designed to foster growth and connection on campus, in the community, and within each student’s family. Our dedicated teachers, skilled staff, and licensed therapists work collaboratively with students to set goals, build relationships, and strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, and life skills. Through our integrated model, we help our students thrive through blending academic, social, and personal growth experiences that promote confidence. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 7

TOTAL RATINGS: 139

CEO: Brandon Moffitt, LCMHC

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Joining Black Mountain Academy - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Asheville, NC about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Asheville, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Black Mountain Academy are rated a B. At Black Mountain Academy most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or every week. Learn More about your managers at Black Mountain Academy.

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Every week	40%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	40%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Black Mountain Academy employees earn $79,020. Black Mountain Academy ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in Asheville, NC. Learn More about Salaries at Black Mountain Academy.

Average Salaries at Black Mountain Academy by Department

$77k*

Marketing

$81k*

Operations

$44k*

Admin

$102k*

Business Dev

$59k*

Finance

$59k*

Customer Support

$91k*

$99k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Black Mountain Academy, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Black Mountain Academy ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in Asheville, NC. 80% of employees feel as though Black Mountain Academy is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 80% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Black Mountain Academy.

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Yes	80%
No	20%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	80%
No	20%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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