Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School is a private high school located within the town of Matthews in southeast Charlotte. Founded in 1989, the school services grades K-12 and is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Covenant Day is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and has several courses discussing theology. It also shared its grounds with Christ Covenant Church. 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 red, white, and blue, and its mascot is the Lions.
About the School
Address: 800 Fullwood Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
Grades Serviced: K-12
Number of Students: 1029
Number of Faculty: 94
Student / Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Tuition per Semester: $20,710
Location
Covenant Day is located within the town of Matthews, NC, one of Charlotte's more developed submarkets. Matthews is on the edge of Mecklenburg County with Union County to the east. The town is quintessential Charlotte suburbia and has many large neighborhoods. As of 2023, the median Household Income for Matthews Zip of 28104 was $115,052. The median sales price for homes in the Matthews area was $626,333 in September 2023, one of the highest in all of Charlotte. The neighborhood has several luxurious country clubs and even a large sportsplex for recreational sports. Matthews is also a very popular destination for shoppers. Costco, Lowes, Best Buy and other large retail chains have stores in the area. Matthews is accessed via I-485, Matthews-Mint Hill Road, and East Independence Blvd which provide quick transportation to Pineville, Mint Hill, and Uptown Charlotte respectively. There are plans to provide public transportation through the LYNX Silver Line, but that project has incurred scheduling delays.
Academics
Covenant Day 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 16 Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, 3 world languages, and several arts courses. As of 2023, there are 94 teachers at Covenant Day, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 11-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Covenant Day 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 fall slightly below their fellow Charlotte Private Schools. Regardless, this information still points to the school excelling in preparing students for higher education. The SAT participation rate for the school was 100%.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Covenant Day 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 7 points. Students did lag behind their fellow Charlotte private schools by 3 points (29).
Athletics
Covenant 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 26 championships across 19 sports teams. Training and sports facilities are high end, and the school grounds are dotted with several sporting fields / arenas. There is a full service fitness center, two gyms, and a tennis facility that all provide ample resources to aspiring student athletes. The school has made considerable investment into its facilities in recent years so it’s easy to see why the Lions routinely compete for State Championships.
Arts
Covenant Day School encourages its students to express themselves through various forms of art. Students may choose from 3 main lines of art courses each with its own specialization and dedicated staff. Theater puts on theatrical performances in the school’s dedicated auditorium. Music follows suit with several concerts and shows throughout the school year. Visual Art lets students put brush to paper, with many students’ artwork being displayed in a Student Art Gallery.
