Saint Michael Catholic School vs. Gaston Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Saint Michael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
School History
Gaston Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ild Learning Differences
Learning Academy
Year Founded
1942
1967
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
7
-
Pre-K Students
11
43
Kindergarten Students
22
31
Grade 1 Students
19
34
Grade 2 Students
20
33
Grade 3 Students
14
35
Grade 4 Students
23
31
Grade 5 Students
16
29
Grade 6 Students
13
31
Grade 7 Students
14
25
Grade 8 Students
11
34
Grade 9 Students
-
31
Grade 10 Students
-
38
Grade 11 Students
-
39
Grade 12 Students
-
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
61 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
52%
30%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
9
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,215
$23,310
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available! We accept the NC Opportunity Scholarship, have outside scholarships, and there are multi-child and parochial discounts.
Early School $9,145 - $11,340
Lower School $20,300
Middle School $22,300
Upper School $23,310
% on Financial Aid
n/a
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
n/a
Admissions Director
Headmaster Jacob Nolan
Kevin Napp
Admissions Associate
Director Laura Oreamuno
Susan Gibson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBeta Club
Chess ClubCommunity Service
Golf ClubSaint Michael Handmaids
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirHonor Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
SoccerShots
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
BlutopiaChess Club
Drama ClubMiddle School Literary Magazine
Peer MentoringPublic Debate Club
Science OlympiadSpanish Club
Student Government (middle and upper schools)Technology Student Association
Theatre ArtsYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Upper School Literay and Arts Magazine