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Christ School
500 Christ School Road, Arden, NC 28704 - View a map of this school Map tel: (800)422-3212
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"Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy: I) Academics II) Athletics III) Community Service IV) Spiritual Development..."


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Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio
  Offering Breadth - Most extracurriculars offered

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Christ School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1900 1901
Campus Size 500 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 230 students 297 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 17%
Percent International Students 13% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 76% 72%
Average SAT Score 1700 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 11 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 57% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,700 $37,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $18,630 $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 42% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 12,890 $ 16,989
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Dec. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 67% 60%
Director of Admissions Denis Stokes
Associate Director of Admissions Craig Tredenick
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 23
  Extracurriculars
 
BBQ ClubDrama
Polar Bear ClubSenior Proctors
Trap and SkeetTriple Threat Club
Young Republicans
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2004 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
North Carolina State University
6
Western Carolina University
5
Clemson University
4
Wofford College
4
Duke University
3
UNC-Chapel Hill
3
Brown University
2
Elon University
2
University of the South-Sewanee
2
Emory University
1
School Notes:
  • Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy: I) Academics II) Athletics III) Community Service IV) Spiritual Development
  • A national leader in educating boys, we provide strong college preparation for boys of average to above-average intelligence. Our hallmarks include small classes (10-12 boys); AP and honors courses in all subjects; extensive extracurricular opportunities; and an outstanding faculty.
  • The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • The successful athletic program features 17 teams in 11 sports, assuring places for all boys.
  • Graduates attend leading national universities. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, we serve boys of all faiths.
  • Profile last updated: 08/14/2008
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