Charlotte Christian School

What Charlotte Christian School does

Charlotte Christian School is a private, non-profit, Christ-centered college preparatory institution serving students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 at a single campus located at 7301 Sardis Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1950 and rebranded under its current name in 1976, the school currently enrolls more than 1,300 students across three divisions (Lower School JK-4, Middle School 5-8, Upper School 9-12) and employs more than 200 faculty and staff. The school holds triple accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), SACS-CASI (a Cognia division), and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and is a member of the NCISAA, CESA, and CAIS consortium. It is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School with a 1:1 device program (MacBook Air for upper school, iPad for middle school), supported by Canvas LMS, August Schools for health records, and Finalsite for web/content management. Leadership includes Head of School Barry Giller (since June 2010), a CFO, Chief of Staff, Chief Advancement Officer, and divisional principals and spiritual life directors, overseen by a Board of Trustees chaired by Mark Collins.

The school's core academic offering includes more than 45 honors and Advanced Placement classes, dedicated college counseling, and student counseling services. Co-curricular programming comprises 50 athletic teams across 22 sports (with 44 team state championships in NCISAA competition) and an award-winning fine arts program featuring theatre (with NC Theatre Conference state championships and Carnegie Hall performer selections), band, choir, orchestra, digital arts, and visual arts. Operational revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition ($21,300-$27,055 per year depending on grade band), supplemented by extended day care, international student surcharges ($2,000/year for I-20 students), application and enrollment fees, summer camps, and fundraising via the Annual Fund and Capital Giving campaigns processed through Blackbaud. The school uses a direct-to-consumer admissions motion anchored by the myCCS portal, scheduled campus tours, and Open House events; food services are operated by Flik Hospitality Group.

Charlotte Christian School is currently executing an aggressive multi-year Master Campus Plan that has delivered the Hendrick Center for Arts and Science (2013), Center for Worship and Performing Arts (2017), Athletic Phase 2 (2020), Middle School Building (2022), Upper School Building (2023), Dining Hall and Campus Cup (2024), Efird Administration Building renovation (2025), and the Saleh Athletic Center opening December 2026 (53,000+ square feet). The school markets through its website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, and email newsletters, with referral channels including the Legacy Family Program, Parent Teacher Fellowship, and Summer Camps. As of its 75th anniversary in 2026, the school is operating at its highest enrollment in history and continues to expand both physical capacity and programmatic offerings.

Name

Charlotte Christian School

Legal name

Charlotte Christian School

Website

https://charlottechristian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Charlotte Christian School is a private, Christ-centered, college preparatory JK-12 school in Charlotte, NC, serving 1,300+ students with rigorous academics, 22+ AP classes, 50 athletic teams, fine arts, and an Apple Distinguished 1:1 technology program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian college preparatory
• Faith-based schools
• Athletic programs
• Fine arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition paid by families for their children's education. Tuition varies by grade level, with higher tuition for upper school grades. The school offers financial assistance through a limited allocation of funds processed via the SSS by NAIS website.
2. Extended Day Program: Additional revenue is generated through extended day care services for students in grades JK-8, providing supervision and enrichment beyond regular school hours.
3. International Student Fees: International students requiring I-20 documentation pay a $2,000 annual fee in addition to tuition.
4. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time fees including $100 non-refundable application fee per child and $1,500 enrollment deposit (plus $1,250 new family fee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Charlotte Christian School delivers a Christ-centered, college preparatory education for students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade, organized into Lower School (JK-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12) divisions. The curriculum includes 45+ honors and AP courses, a 1:1 iPad and MacBook technology initiative (iKnights), 50+ athletic teams, and an award-winning fine arts program. Supplementary services include Extended Day care, Summer Camps, College Counseling, and an International Student Program.

Product overview

Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory institution serving students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, organized into three divisions: Lower School (JK-4), Middle School (5-8), and Upper School (9-12). The school offers rigorous academic programming with more than 45 honors and Advanced Placement classes, complemented by the iKnights academic technology initiative providing 1:1 device access (MacBook Air for upper school, iPad for middle school). Co-curricular programs include a comprehensive athletic program with 50 teams spanning 22 sports, and an award-winning fine arts program featuring theatre, music, visual arts, and digital arts. The school also provides Extended Day care, Summer Camps, and college counseling services. Learning is supported through the Canvas LMS platform, with technology facilitators embedded in each division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School Education (JK-5) Christ-centered, college preparatory education for Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade students, integrating core academics, introductory technology integration, age-appropriate athletics, and foundational fine arts within a faith-based environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest enrollment in school history with over 1,300 students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)coreOthersCharlotte Christian holds SAIS accreditation, serving 340+ independent schools with comprehensive professional growth opportunities and rigorous accreditation process.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI/Cognia)coreOthersAccreditation by SACS-CASI, a division of Cognia, recognized by US Department of Education as one of the highest accreditations for educational institutions.
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)coreOthersState accreditation ensuring compliance with North Carolina educational standards and regulations.
• Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA)coreOthersMembership organization serving Christian schools in their pursuit of excellence. CESA conducts institutional reviews evaluating leadership, management, academics, and programming.
• North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic conference membership enabling Charlotte Christian to compete in regional athletics. The Head of School serves as President of NCISAA.
• Apple Inc. (Apple Distinguished School)coreTechnology or IntegrationRecognition as Apple Distinguished School indicating exemplary integration of Apple technology throughout the curriculum with devices for all students.
• August SchoolsmajorTechnology or IntegrationPlatform for storing student medical information, health documents, and athletic forms. All families login to answer health questions and upload required medical documentation.
• Canvas LMS (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by middle and upper school students for daily assignments, homework, grades, announcements, and teacher-parent communication.
• August SchoolsmajorTechnology or IntegrationStudent health records management platform replacing previous systems for storing medical information, health documents, and athletic forms.
• UnitedHealthcare (through UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits)coreOthersHealth insurance provider for employees, with the school publishing machine-readable files as required by healthcare transparency regulations.
• Van Lunen Center at Calvin UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Head of School serves as a faculty member for the Van Lunen Center which provides executive management education for heads of Christian schools.
• FinalsitemajorTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the charlottechristian.com website with content management and communication tools.
• Flik Hospitality GroupminorOthersFood services provider operating the daily lunch program included in tuition, featuring daily soups, salad bar, deli bar, and grab-and-go options.
• SSS by NAISmajorTechnology or IntegrationSchool and Student Services by National Association of Independent Schools platform used for processing financial assistance applications.
• CAIS (Charlotte Area Independent Schools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorconsortium of Charlotte-area independent schools providing shared testing services (WPPSI-IV and WISC-V intelligence testing for admissions) and professional development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Covenant Day School: Christ-centered JK-12 school in Matthews (Charlotte metro) with similar faith-based college-preparatory mission. Closest faith-based peer in the immediate market.
• Providence Day School: Large Charlotte-area JK-12 independent school, CAIS consortium member with rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and extensive athletic/fine arts programs. Direct competitor for tuition-paying Charlotte families.
• Charlotte Latin School: Premier JK-12 independent school in Charlotte, fellow CAIS consortium member, comparable tuition scale and co-curricular breadth. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Charlotte Christian families.
• Trinity Episcopal School: Charlotte independent JK-8 school with faith-based mission and CAIS affiliation, serving similar tuition-paying families in the same metro. Comparable scale and admissions funnel.
• Cannon School: Independent JK-12 college-preparatory school in Concord, NC (Charlotte metro), CAIS member with comparable tuition structure and academic/athletic profile. Regional direct peer.

Regional players

• Cary Academy: Independent JK-12 college-preparatory school in Cary, NC with strong STEM and tech integration. Comparable in scale and college-prep focus, though operating in the Triangle rather than Charlotte metro.
• Greensboro Day School: Independent JK-12 college-preparatory school in Greensboro, NC. Similar size, tuition band, and program breadth; competes for the broader NC independent-school audience rather than directly in Charlotte.
• Ravenscroft School: Independent JK-12 college-preparatory school in Raleigh, NC with comparable tuition scale and academic/athletic breadth. Regional peer in the NC independent-school market.

Emerging players

• The Baylor School: Large, prestigious K-12 independent school in Chattanooga, TN with faith-influenced heritage and robust athletic tradition. Comparable scale and program breadth, though operates outside the Charlotte market.

Broad incumbents

• Westminster Schools: Large, well-known Christian JK-12 independent school in Atlanta, GA with similar college-preparatory and faith-integration mission at greater scale. Useful comparable for aspirational positioning and tuition benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/charchristiannc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClfhTdrVUgxZKNZTmmqlpJA
• Facebookfacebook.com/197840643607744
• Instagraminstagram.com/charlottechristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlotte-christian-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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