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

High Point, North Carolina
27262

United States
Coordinates35°56′59″N 80°01′21″W
Information
TypePrivate Christian
DenominationSouthern Baptist
Established1996 (1996)
FounderGreen Street Baptist Church
CEEB code341848
Head of schoolDr. Keith Curlee
Staff120
Teaching staff47.9 (on an FTE basis) [1]
GradesPK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment900
Average class size18
Student to teacher ratio12.9 (2005–06) [1]
Hours in school day7 [1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Navy, white, and green
   
Athletics33 Athletic Teams
Athletics conferencePiedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC), North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA)
MascotKip the Cougar
NicknameCougars
RivalWesleyan Christian Academy
Greensboro Day School
AccreditationSACS, ACSI
Tuition$10,050 (2019–20)[2]
Websitewww.hpcacougars.org

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 2002–2003 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 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 1st in North Carolina and 21st in the nation. HPCA finished with a record of (27–6).

State championships

The HPCA Cougars have won 12 NCISAA / PTAC championships & 44 Conference championships in total.

  • Baseball: 2009, 2019, 2022
  • Football: 2015, 2016
  • Swimming (boys): 2009, 2010
  • Swimming (girls): 2010
  • Softball: 2013, 2022, 2023
  • Volleyball: 2009

Fine arts

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

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]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "School Detail for High Point Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. "Tuition/Fees Information – High Point Christian Academy". www.hpcacougars.org. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  3. "Christian Schools | K12 Academics". 6 February 2014.
  4. 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.
  5. "High Point Christian Academy – Admissions". www.hpcacougars.org. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  6. "High Point Christian Academy".
  7. 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.
  8. "Hoops star Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo to transfer to High Point Christian for senior year". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  9. "Fine Arts Fundraisers".
  10. "Bam Adebayo". www.basketball-reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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