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Christ School

Arden, North Carolina, USA
All Boys, Episcopal

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An Episcopal School for Boys, Christ School provides strong college preparation for boys of solid academic ability. School 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. Athletics include 17 teams in 11 sports, which in many cases assures places for boys. Graduates attend leading national universities. Founded in 1900 Christ School sits on a beautiful campus just south of Asheville, NC.

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500 Christ School Road
Arden, North Carolina, USA 28704

(828) 684-6232

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Director of Admissions: Palmer Straughn
Admissions Phone:(828) 684-6232 ext. 106Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 422-3212 ext. 106Fax:828-209-0003
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.christschool.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $75
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1900
  • Campus Size: 500 acres
  • Grades Offered: 8th-12th
  • Accredited by: SAIS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 8th-12th
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Grades 8th-12th
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Girls     0 0 0
Boys     194 97 291
Total     194 97 291

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $49,995
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $26,550
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 57.00%
  • Average Awarded: $22,600
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 12.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $10,235
  • Current Endowment: $14,100,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $48,454
 

Summary: While Christ School prepares you for the most competitive colleges in the nation, our challenging curriculum also prepares you for adult life. For this reason, we provide individualized attention and an environment designed to help you learn.

Department Director: Brooke Depelteau

Average Class Size: 11

Full Time Teachers: 45

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 62.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1

Academic Schedule: Semester

Saturday Classes: Some

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 20

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry
History:
  • European History
  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
Religion/Philosophy:
  • The Bible
  • Religious Studies
  • World Religions
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Electronics
  • Environmental Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Sports Medicine
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Music Appreciation
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Songwriting
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Public Speaking
  • Publications
  • Stagecraft
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Engineering
AP Courses Available:
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • US Government & Politics
  • Physics B
  • Physics C
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • US History
  • World History
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Department Director: Jeff Miles

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

No. of Boys Dorms: 6

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Other

Student Life

Summary: This is a place where you can relax, play ping pong, foosball or pool, watch a movie, or eat a pizza with friends. When it is time for quiet reflection, there are places for that in the century-old chapel or the 500-acre wooded campus.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Disc Golf
  • Golf Short Game Facility
  • Tennis Courts

Clubs and Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Pep Club
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Scouting
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Young Democrats
  • Young Republicans
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Summary: Athletics is considered an integral part of Christ School's educational program. The student-athlete is expected to meet the rigorous demands of our academic program as well as practice and game requirements.

Arts Department Director: Patrick McMurry

Athletics Department Director: Scott Willard

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Chamber Choir
  • Choral Music
  • Drama Club
  • Pep Band
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Outdoor Education
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Free Style Skiing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Racquet Ball
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting
  • Disc Golf
 

Summary: At Christ School, our comprehensive college counseling program starts in 9th grade. From that time on, your advisor helps you see how decisions about your academic career affect your chances of getting into the college you want to go to.

Department Director: Kirk Blackard

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Duke 3 graduates
Harvard 2 graduates
UNC Chapel Hill 24 graduates
Wake Forest 5 graduates
Wofford 12 graduates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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