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#84 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 21% of private schools

Southlake Christian Academy

School · Huntersville, NC

A private school in Huntersville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

13820 HAGERS FERRY RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

  • 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Enrollment599
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Southlake Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,513/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,503

Median home value

$441,700

Median rent

$1,722/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.8%
Black8.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Two or More1.7%
Asian0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Southlake Christian Academy is listed in Huntersville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Southlake Christian Academy

Southlake Christian Academy is a private school in Huntersville, NC, serving approximately 599 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southlake Christian Academy

What grades does Southlake Christian Academy serve?

Southlake Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Southlake Christian Academy?

Southlake Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlake Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Southlake Christian Academy is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southlake Christian Academy rank in NC?

Southlake Christian Academy ranks #84 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Southlake Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Southlake Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Southlake Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Southlake Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Southlake Christian Academy a religious school?

Southlake Christian Academy has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
599
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28078)
69,907
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28078; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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