Gaston Christian School vs. Gaston Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gaston Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Gaston Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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School History
Overview
The mission of Gaston Christian School is Prepare People, Teach Truth, Glorify God. Founded in 1980, GCS is the largest, non-denominational private school in Gaston Co. Every day approximately 1,000 students in Preschool - 12th grade come to our 66 acre campus in Gastonia, NC, or to our Shelby, NC campus for a college preparatory academic program taught from a distintively biblical worldview.
Founded in 1967, Gaston Day School is a nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for grades pre-school through 12 with approximately 500 students and 65 full and part-time faculty and staff.
Gaston Day attracts students from a five county area including Gaston, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, and York and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the North Carolina Association of Independent schools and approved by the North Carolina Department of Education.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Learning Academy
Year Founded
1980
1967
Students Body
Total Students
847 students
500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
9%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
30
-
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
55
-
Grade 1 Students
70
-
Grade 2 Students
53
-
Grade 3 Students
71
-
Grade 4 Students
57
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
69
-
Grade 8 Students
65
-
Grade 9 Students
45
-
Grade 10 Students
60
-
Grade 11 Students
56
-
Grade 12 Students
58
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
64 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
30%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
7
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:8
Average SAT score
1418
n/a
Average ACT score
32
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
3168 - 8940 P/S - 12th grade
$4,550 - $17,700
% on Financial Aid
60%
45%
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Lane Rice
Davidson Hobson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Susan Gibson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
19
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band, Chess Club, Chorus, Costuming, Drama, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact, International Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Heart Board, Mock Trial, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Praise Band, Quiz Bowl, Spirit Club, Student Gov. Association, Technical Drama
Bloggers Club, Blutopia, Chess Club, Classics Club, Drama Club, French Club, Girls on the Run, iGem (International Genetically Engineered Machines), Middle School Literary Magazine, Peer Mentoring, Public Debate Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government (middle and upper schools), The Point, Theatre Arts, Upper School Literay and Arts Magazine, Yearbook