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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SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Gaston Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
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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
PK-12
PK-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
958 students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
30
-
Pre-K Students
98
43
Kindergarten Students
79
31
Grade 1 Students
79
34
Grade 2 Students
65
33
Grade 3 Students
78
35
Grade 4 Students
63
31
Grade 5 Students
50
29
Grade 6 Students
69
31
Grade 7 Students
52
25
Grade 8 Students
65
34
Grade 9 Students
67
31
Grade 10 Students
55
38
Grade 11 Students
47
39
Grade 12 Students
61
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
61 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
30%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
7
9
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
8:1
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 Cost
$12,850
$22,390
Tuition Notes
3168 - 8940 P/S - 12th grade
$8,360 - $21,325
% on Financial Aid
60%
45%
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Lane Rice
Kevin Napp
Admissions Associate
n/a
Susan Gibson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
19
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
InteractInternational Club
International Thespian SocietyJunior Heart Board
Mock TrialNational Beta Club
National Honor SocietyPraise Band
Quiz BowlSpirit Club
Student Gov. Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
ChorusCostuming
DramaTechnical Drama
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
BlutopiaChess Club
Classics ClubDrama Club
French ClubMiddle School Literary Magazine
Peer MentoringPublic Debate Club
Science OlympiadSpanish Club
Student Government (middle and upper schools)Theatre Arts
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Upper School Literay and Arts Magazine