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Shining Light Baptist Academy

2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110

Shining Light Baptist Academy's stated purpose is to come along side the home and assist in developing the mind of Christ in each child by training him/her to honor God through faithful service.

The Academy provides a strong Christian education for the children of Shining Light Baptist Church members and for a limited number of families of like faith.

Our students tested nationally above grade level compared to students in public school education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 271 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Shining Light Baptist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

11 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

Shining Light Baptist Academy's stated purpose is to come along side the home and assist in developing the mind of Christ in each child by training him/her to honor God through faithful service. The Academy provides a strong Christian education for the children of Shining Light Baptist Church members and for a limited number of families of like faith. Our students tested nationally above grade level compared to students in public school education.

Source: Verified school update

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Shining Light Baptist Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 271 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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