High Point Christian Academy
{{Short description|School in North Carolina, United States}}
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|streetaddress = 800 Phillips Avenue
|city = High Point, North Carolina
|zipcode = 27262
|country = United States
|coordinates = {{Coord|35.949734|-80.022499|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|pushpin_map = North Carolina#USA
|denomination = Southern Baptist
|religion = Christian
|founder = Green Street Baptist Church
|head of school = Keith Curlee
|staff = 120
|teaching_staff = 47.9 (on an FTE basis) {{cite web |title=School Detail for High Point Christian Academy |url=http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=K9303466&ID=K9303466 |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics }}
|ceeb = 341848
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|avg_class_size = 18
|gender = Co-educational
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|type = Private, Christian, college preparatory
|system = Independent
|grades = PK–12
|campus_type = Suburban
|athletics = 34 Athletic Teams
|conference = Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC), North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA)
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|accreditation = SACS
ACSI
Cognia
|rival = Wesleyan Christian Academy
Greensboro Day School
|mascot = Kip the Cougar
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|sports = baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball
|nickname = Cougars
|school_colors = Navy, white, and green
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|established = {{start date and age|1996|p=1}}
|status = Open
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|enrollment = 900
|tuition = International students: $16,900
PK-12: $11,400 (2024–25){{Cite news|url=https://www.hpcacougars.org/admissions/financial-aid/|title=Tuition/Fees Information – High Point Christian Academy|work=www.hpcacougars.org|access-date=August 31, 2019}}
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|homepage = {{URL|http://www.hpcacougars.org/}}
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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).
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.k12academics.com/high_point_christian_academy.htm|title=Christian Schools | K12 Academics|date=6 February 2014}} The school had added its high school program with the 2002–2003 school year.{{cite news |first=Sue |last=Schultz |title=Christian academy to expand |work=The News & Record |date=2002-08-20 |quote=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. }} There are now 900 students in attendance and close to 1,000 alumni.
==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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hpcacougars.org/admissions/|title=High Point Christian Academy – Admissions|work=www.hpcacougars.org|access-date=August 31, 2019}}
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).{{Cite web|url=http://hpcacougars.org/athletics/|title=High Point Christian Academy}}
The first teams in the school's history were the boys' and girls' basketball teams, which began in the 1999–2000 winter season.{{cite news |first=Tina |last=Adams |title=Cougars pounce on first sports season |work=The News & Record |date=1999-11-05 |quote=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. }} In 2015–16 season the boys varsity team received national attention by adding five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo.{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/hoops-star-edrice-bam-adebayo-reportedly-to-transfer-to-high-point-christian-for-senior-year|title=Hoops star Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo to transfer to High Point Christian for senior year|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=August 15, 2015}}
=Fine arts=
High Point Christian Academy provides a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and chorus.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hpcacougars.org/fine-arts/|title = Fine Arts Fundraisers}}
Notable alumni
- Bam Adebayo {{mdash}} NBA player, three-time NBA All-Star{{Cite news|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/adebaba01.html|title=Bam Adebayo|work=www.basketball-reference.com|access-date=August 14, 2019}}
- Lance Boykin {{mdash}} NFL cornerback{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoykLa00.htm|title=Lance Boykin|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=May 7, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.hpcacougars.org}}
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Category:Baptist schools in the United States
Category:Buildings and structures in High Point, North Carolina
Category:Christian schools in North Carolina
Category:Educational institutions established in 1996
Category:Private elementary schools in North Carolina
Category:Private high schools in North Carolina
Category:Private middle schools in North Carolina
Category:Schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Category:Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina