SouthLake Christian Academy is a Christ-centered JK-12 college preparatory school located on the southern edge of Lake Norman.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Southlake Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Offer 3 NILD specialists
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
626 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Government, AP Languagy and Composition, AP Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP Micreconomics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Page Abernethy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Mission Fellowship
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama/Theater, High School Band, High School Choir, Middle School Honors Choir, Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior Eagle Basketball (grades 1-5), Junior Eagle Football (grades 1-5), Wrestling/Mat Club (grades 1-6)
National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Mission Fellowship
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama/Theater, High School Band, High School Choir, Middle School Honors Choir, Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior Eagle Basketball (grades 1-5), Junior Eagle Football (grades 1-5), Wrestling/Mat Club (grades 1-6)
School Notes
- SouthLake Christian Academy, a ministry of SouthLake Presbyterian Church, is located on 30 acres off Highway 73 between the communities of Huntersville and East Lincoln County.Our vision is that Christ would be pre-eminent in all that we do. Because of this, we see the school as a mission, where students are taught the gospel of Jesus Christ through daily instruction in God`s Word and integration of biblical principles into every academic, artistic, athletic, service and social endeavor. It is our hope that each student and family that comes to SouthLake Christian will come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.SouthLake Christian offers an excellent academic environment, including 12 AP courses and highly successful placement in top colleges and universities. We also have an award winning Fine Arts program and field Athletic teams in 14 Varsity sports.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Southlake Christian Academy offer?
Southlake Christian Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Southlake Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Southlake Christian Academy's ranking?
Southlake Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Southlake Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Southlake Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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