High Point Christian Academy

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High Point Christian Academy
Address
High Point Christian Academy
800 Phillips Avenue

27262

United States
Coordinates 35°56′59″N80°01′21″W / 35.949734°N 80.022499°W / 35.949734; -80.022499
Information
Type Private, Christian, college preparatory
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Denomination Southern Baptist
Established1996(28 years ago) (1996)
FounderGreen Street Baptist Church
StatusOpen
CEEB code 341848
Head of schoolKeith Curlee
Staff120
Teaching staff47.9 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades PK–12
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment900
Average class size18
Student to teacher ratio12.9 (200506) [1]
Education systemIndependent
Hours in school day7 [1]
Campus type Suburban
Color(s)Navy, white, and green
   
Athletics34 Athletic Teams
Athletics conferencePiedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC), North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA)
Sports baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball
MascotKip the Cougar
Nickname Cougars
Rival Wesleyan Christian Academy
Greensboro Day School
Accreditation SACS
ACSI
cognia
TuitionInternational students: $16,900
PK-12: $11,400 (202425) [2]
Website www.hpcacougars.org

High Point Christian Academy (HPCA) is a private, college preparatory, Christian school located in High Point, North Carolina, United States serving students in preschool (2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds) through twelfth grade. HPCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and Triad Association of Non-Public Schools (TANP).

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History

Founded by the Green Street Baptist Church, High Point Christian Academy opened in August 1996 with 96 students in kindergarten through third grade. One grade was added per year which made the first graduating class the class of 2006. [3] The school had added its high school program with the 20022003 school year. [4] There are now 900 students in attendance and close to 1,000 alumni. [3]

Admissions

The Admissions process at High Point Christian Academy varies. For transitional kindergarten students applicants must be at least five years of age before their school year. Grades 1–12 admissions are based on the students recent report cards, standardized test scores, while grades 6–12 applicants must provide information from the previous school where the student most recently attended. For applicants seeking admission in grades 10–12 must submit a copy of their high school transcript and conduct an interview with the principal at HPCA. Candidates will receive a notification on their status for admission. [5]

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

High Point Christian Academy fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The Cougars field 33 competitive athletic teams in these 12 different sports and compete at the 3A level in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). [6]

The first teams in the school's history were the boys' and girls' basketball teams, which began in the 19992000 winter season. [7] In 201516 season the boys varsity team received national attention by adding five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo. [8]

Fine arts

High Point Christian Academy provides a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and chorus. [9]

Notable alumni

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  2. "Tuition/Fees Information – High Point Christian Academy". www.hpcacougars.org. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Christian Schools | K12 Academics". February 6, 2014.
  4. Schultz, Sue (August 20, 2002). "Christian academy to expand". The News & Record. High Point Christian Academy has expanded from 96 students in 1996 to 550 enrolled this year. The private school offers a high school curriculum this year.
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  7. Adams, Tina (November 5, 1999). "Cougars pounce on first sports season". The News & Record. The High Point Christian Academy Cougars have donned green jerseys and started their inaugural basketball season. In fact, it's the school's inaugural of any athletic team; it's the first time the school has offered an organized sports program for students.
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