Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian School is a private high school located in the Stonehaven neighborhood of Charlotte. Founded in 1950, the school services grades K-12 and is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Several notable alumni walked the halls of Charlotte Christian including 4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry, Politician Bo Hines, and MLB Pitcher Daniel Bard. The school prides itself on its educational prestige and its students often go on to attend accredited universities following graduation. The school is represented by the colors royal blue, silver, and white, and its mascot is the Knights.
About the School
Address: 7301 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
Grades Serviced: K-12
Number of Students: 1239
Number of Faculty: 113
Student / Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Tuition per Semester: $23,755
Location
Charlotte Christian School is located within the Stonehaven neighborhood of south Charlotte. Sandwiched between the neighborhoods of East Forest and Lansdowne, the area is home to several residential subdivisions built primarily in the 1980s. Locals are financially well off, with an average Household Income of $112,745 and property values in the $660k range for the 28270 Zip. This neighborhood is also in close proximity to Southpark, which is home to Southpark Mall and several suburban office complexes. McAlpine Creek and James Boyce Park also border the neighborhood and provide residents with several green spaces and walking trails. Stonehaven is accessed primarily via Rama Rd, Sardis Rd, and Monroe Rd which provide quick access to Independence Blvd, Southpark, and Uptown respectively.
Academics
Charlotte Christian services grades K-12 and is considered a fantastic school as far as academics go for the Charlotte area. CD reports a 100% graduation rate among its seniors and almost all go on to attend 4-year higher education programs. These statistics put the school well above the average North Carolina public school, where on average 86% of seniors received their diplomas. The school also offers 22 Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, 3 world languages, and 4 fine arts subjects. As of 2023, there are 113 teachers at Charlotte Christian, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 11-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Charlotte Christian School students were well prepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in 2023. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), as well as other private school reporting, CD students outperformed their Charlotte public school counterparts as well as the State and National average. They did however lag slightly behind their fellow Charlotte private schools. This information still points to the school preparing students well for higher education. The SAT participation rate for the school was 100%.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Charlotte Christian students were also well prepared for the Aptitude and Critical Thinking test (ACT). Average 2023 composite scores outperformed average CMS, State, and National high school scores by at least 10 points. Students also performed on par with their fellow Charlotte private school colleagues.
Athletics
Country Day School participates in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and has seen much success at the state level. The school has won a total of 42 championships across 22 sports teams. Training and sports facilities are top-notch at Charlotte Christian and the school grounds are dotted with several sporting arenas as well as a field house and an outdoor aquatics center. The school is known in the Charlotte area for its excellence in producing athletes that go on to compete at a national level, with superstar alumni like Stephen Curry and Anthony Gill frequenting SportsCenter highlight tapes.
Arts
Charlotte Christian also invests heavily in its arts programs. The school offers 40 total electives geared towards the arts encouraging freedom of expression amongst its students. These electives can fall into one of four categories: Digital Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts. The center for arts on campus is the Hendrick Center for Arts and Science. Here there are several classrooms, dressing rooms, and an auditorium all geared towards advancement in the arts. This building also hosts a glass lined art gallery where students' artwork is displayed.
