Gaston Day School vs. Gaston Christian School
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School Overview
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Gaston Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Gaston Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Academy
n/a
Year Founded
1967
1980
Students Body
Total Students
466 students
958 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
30
Pre-K Students
43
98
Kindergarten Students
31
79
Grade 1 Students
34
79
Grade 2 Students
33
65
Grade 3 Students
35
78
Grade 4 Students
31
63
Grade 5 Students
29
50
Grade 6 Students
31
69
Grade 7 Students
25
52
Grade 8 Students
34
65
Grade 9 Students
31
67
Grade 10 Students
38
55
Grade 11 Students
39
47
Grade 12 Students
32
61
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
25%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
9
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:17
Average SAT score
n/a
1418
Average ACT score
n/a
32
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,360 - $21,325
3168 - 8940 P/S - 12th grade
% on Financial Aid
45%
60%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Kevin Napp
Lane Rice
Admissions Associate
Susan Gibson
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Blutopia, Chess Club, Classics Club, Drama Club, French Club, Middle School Literary Magazine, Peer Mentoring, Public Debate Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government (middle and upper schools), Theatre Arts, Upper School Literay and Arts Magazine, Yearbook
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