Christ School
- Christ School is a college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Our mission is to produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Christ School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1900 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 291 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 13% | 21% |
| % International Students | 8% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1020 - 1340 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Shirt and Tie ) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $17.5 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,245 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,745 | $30,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 15500 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Palmer Straughn | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Eric Thorp '01 | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English LIterature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics C, AP Physics I, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, AP World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 34 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Big Brother Program, Community Service Club, Judiciary Committee, Kayaking, Merit Program, National Honor Society, Prefects, Public Speaking, Senior Leaders, Senior Proctors, Student Honor Council, Student Tutors, Triple Threat Club, Yearbook, Young Life Club or Organization: Boy Scouts of America, Chinese Club, Environmental Club, Film Club, Fishing Club, Habitat for Humanity, Investment Club, Kayak Club/Christ School Stoutters, Notes from the Soul, Physics Club, Pickers, Rotary Interact Club, Skeet Club, Student Activities Committee, Supper Club, The Struan (Literary and Arts Magazine), Toastmasters Recreational Athletic Programs: Frisbee Golf, Ski/Snowboard Team | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2015 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| UNC- Chapel Hill | 23 | |
| Clemson Univerity | 12 | |
| University of South Carolina | 10 | |
| North Carolina State University | 8 | |
| Wake Forest University | 6 | |
| Duke University | 5 | |
| Harvard University | 2 | |
| United States Military Academy at West Point | 2 | |
| University of Virginia | 2 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 2 | |
School Notes
- Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy:
- First and most important, we challenge and encourage each student, in the nurturing environment of a close-knit campus, to develop academically to his maximum potential.
- Second, through competitive sports, student self-government, and a variety of extracurricular activities, we help each student to develop his physical fitness and leadership skills, and his respect for others regardless of their origins, cultures or beliefs.
- Third, by involvement in the care of our campus home, students learn civic duty, along with a sense of the dignity of honest labor.
- Finally, through religious instruction and regular participation in Chapel activities, each of our students learns the sustaining value of faith and spiritual growth throughout his life.
- Our hallmarks include small classes, 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 athletic program features 19 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.
- LD types supported: Yes
- Christ School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS),Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) & Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)
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