Lake Norman Christian School vs. Davidson Day School
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School Overview
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Davidson Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Welcome to Lake Norman Christian School where our students grow and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment. We exist for the glory of God through "Teaching Truth, Transforming Lives, and Serving Others." We aim to achieve excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, as we provide a disciple-making education that prepares students to change the world through Christ.
Davidson Day School is located at exit 30, off I-77, close to the Lake Norman area as well as Charlotte.
Our mission is to foster academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development, and these elements are woven into everything we do.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Learning & Enrichment Center available to all students
Year Founded
2008
1999
Students Body
Total Students
232 students
572 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
21
30
Grade 1 Students
18
30
Grade 2 Students
18
32
Grade 3 Students
15
32
Grade 4 Students
26
34
Grade 5 Students
13
40
Grade 6 Students
25
40
Grade 7 Students
22
40
Grade 8 Students
17
40
Grade 9 Students
17
50
Grade 10 Students
10
50
Grade 11 Students
17
50
Grade 12 Students
13
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
65 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
63%
Average Class Size
14
15
Number of AP Classes
4
23
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki or navy bottoms; solid color polo shirts)
(Khaki or navy bottoms; solid color polo shirts)
Casual
(Uniform from 3 yrs-8th grade; dress code for 9th-12th grade)
(Uniform from 3 yrs-8th grade; dress code for 9th-12th grade)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,300
$25,000
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten-Grade 5 $10,350; Middle School $11,300; High School $12,000; Homeschool options available
Early Childhood tuition is different from K-12. Please see web site for details.
% on Financial Aid
15%
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
62%
Admissions Director
Janine Bryant
Trent Brown
Admissions Associate
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Lauren Rutter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubNational Honor Society (NHS)
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Worship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Run Club
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubBattle of the Books
Chess ClubCommunity Service Club
Creative Writing ClubDebate Club
Environmental ClubFilm Club
Guitar ClubHonor Council
Math OlympiadOutdoors Club
Photography ClubScience Club
Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Government Association
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rowing