High Point Christian Academy
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).
| High Point Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
800 Phillips Avenue , 27262 | |
| Coordinates | 35.949734°N 80.022499°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Established | 1996; 23 years ago |
| Founder | Green Street Baptist Church |
| CEEB code | 341848 |
| Head of school | Keith Curlee |
| Staff | 93 |
| Teaching staff | 47.9 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 650 |
| Average class size | 22 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.9 (as of 2005-06) [1] |
| Hours in school day | 7 [1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| School color(s) | Navy, White, and Green |
| Athletics | 33 Athletic Teams |
| Athletics conference | Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC), North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) |
| Mascot | Kip the Cougar |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Rival | Wesleyan Christian Academy Greensboro Day School |
| Accreditation | SACS, ACSI |
| Tuition | $10,050 (2019-20)[2] |
| Website | http://www.hpcacougars.org/ |
History
Founded by the Green Street Baptist Church, High Point Christian Academy opened in August of 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 2002-2003 school year.[4] There are now well over 600 students in attendance.[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 his or hers 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 his or hers high school transcript and conduct an interview with the principal at HPCA. Candidates will receive a notification on their status for admission.[5]
Campus
High Point Christian Academy shares a campus with Green Street Baptist Church. TK-8th grade is located in one building and 9–12 is in a separate building.
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 1999-2000 winter season.[7] In 2015-16 season the boys varsity team received National attention by adding Five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo.[8] HPCA was Ranked the No. 1 team in North Carolina and No. 21 in the Nation. The team defeated the Greensboro Day School in 2016 NCISAA semi-finals to advance to the 2016 NCISAA championship game unfortunately losing to Providence Day School. HPCA finished with a record of (27-6).
State championships
The HPCA Cougars have won 9 state championships & 44 Conference championships in total.
- Baseball: 2009, 2019
- Football: 2015, 2016
- Swimming (boys): 2009, 2010
- Swimming (girls): 2010
- Softball: 2013
- Volleyball: 2009
Fine arts
High Point Christian Academy also contains a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and chorus.[9]
Clubs
The clubs at HPCA include Math Club, Robotics Club, Technology Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Interact Club, Drama, Chess Club, Women's Ensemble and Jazz Band.[3]
Notable alumni
- Edrice Adebayo (born 1997), professional basketball player for the Miami Heat.[10]
Curriculum
Certified teachers lead the challenging academic program, utilizing a variety of textbook resources in the teaching of Math, Science, Language, Reading, Spelling, Social Studies and Bible. Integration of Scripture takes place across the curriculum as Biblical principles are applied to everyday learning. Additional areas of study include Art, Computers, Physical Education, Music, Foreign Language, and Library. The textbooks used are from A-Beka, ACSI, Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary, MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, and Bob Jones.[3]
Advanced Placement
In the 2010-2011 school year, some high school students took Advanced Placement exams in the following categories:
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Statistics
AP US History
References
- "School Detail for High Point Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics.
- "Tuition/Fees Information – High Point Christian Academy". www.hpcacougars.org. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- http://www.k12academics.com/high_point_christian_academy.htm
- Schultz, Sue (2002-08-20). "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.
- "High Point Christian Academy – Admissions". www.hpcacougars.org. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- http://hpcacougars.org/athletics/
- Adams, Tina (1999-11-05). "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.
- "Hoops star Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo to transfer to High Point Christian for senior year". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- http://www.hpcacougars.org/fine-arts/
- "Bam Adebayo". www.basketball-reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2019.