Adventist Christian School

What Adventist Christian School does

Adventist Christian Academy of Charlotte (ACA of Charlotte) is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade Christian school operating from a single campus at 4601 Emory Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1919 as the first Seventh-day Adventist school to serve the Charlotte area, the school operates under the sponsorship of Sharon SDA Church as its constituent church and holds Adventist Edge certification for curriculum and instruction. ACA serves families in the Charlotte region seeking a small, family-oriented, Christ-centered educational environment for their children, with explicit emphasis on holistic development of mind, body, and spirit.

The school's core academic program blends faith-based instruction (Encounter Bible Curriculum) with standard private school subjects (Mathematics via Big Ideas Math, Language Arts via EL Education/UFLI, Science via OpenEdSci, Social Studies via McGraw Hill). A notable technical component is its state-of-the-art STEM Lab — equipped with a 3D printer, laser engraver, and six touchscreen computers running the SmartLab Learning curriculum used twice weekly. Operational technology includes IXL (supplemental Math/ELA), AE Connect (grading), and Seesaw (parent-teacher communication). The instructional team consists of 9 staff members covering all grade levels, including a Principal who also teaches STEM. Athletics (ACA Jaguars basketball and soccer) and extracurricular clubs (News Team, Robotics, Worship Team, Yearbook, Cooking Club, French Club) supplement the academic core.

ACA generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly tuition billed per student across tiered grade bands ($619-$683 per month for the 2025-2026 school year), with secondary one-time fees including a $425 K-8 registration fee and a $55 new-student application fee. Uniform polo sales provide minor incremental revenue. The North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship is accepted for K-8 students, creating a third-party funding channel. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families inquire and enroll through the school website, submit registration documents, and schedule intake meetings with the Principal. Marketing relies on the school's website, Instagram, Facebook, and community/church network referrals. The school is actively enrolling for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Name

Adventist Christian School

Legal name

Adventist Christian Academy of Charlotte

Website

https://adventistchristianacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adventist Christian Academy of Charlotte is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade Seventh-day Adventist school in Charlotte, NC, founded in 1919 and affiliated with Sharon SDA Church. It serves faith-oriented families through a tuition-based model with Adventist Edge certified curriculum, a STEM lab, athletics, and extracurricular clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-8 academic programs
• STEM education services
• Faith-based schooling
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition: Monthly tuition fees charged per student across different grade levels. Pre-K through 4th Grade: $619/month, 5th-6th Grade: $652/month, 7th-8th Grade: $683/month. Billed monthly throughout school year.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fee of $425 for K-8 students. Includes textbooks, home and school fee, and yearbook fee.
3. Application Fees: New applicant application fee of $55 for grades PreK-8th grade.
4. Uniform Sales: Uniform polo shirt available for $30. Uniform hoodies also available for purchase through the office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adventist Christian Academy of Charlotte is a Pre-K through 8th grade private Christian school that provides holistic academic education integrating Bible, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and History with Christ-centered values. The school operates a state-of-the-art STEM Lab, Music Department, ACA Jaguars athletics (basketball and soccer), and a range of extracurricular clubs (News Team, Robotics, Worship Team, Yearbook, Cooking Club, French Club), delivered by a small teaching staff on a single campus in Charlotte, NC.

Product overview

ACA of Charlotte is a Pre-K through 8th grade private Christian school offering a holistic educational experience. The core product is its academic program (Bible, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, History) enhanced by STEM Lab, Music Department, Athletics (ACA Jaguars), and Extracurricular Clubs (News Team, Robotics, Worship Team, Yearbook, Cooking Club, French Club). The school blends traditional education with modern technology and emphasizes character development aligned with Christ-centered values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACA of Charlotte Academic Program (Pre-K through 8th Grade) Pre-K through 8th grade academic education program that blends traditional Christian education with modern technology, preparing students spiritually, physically, and academically. Curriculum includes Bible, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and History, aligned with NAD and NC State Standards.
• ACA Jaguars Athletics Program Athletics program including Basketball (December-March season) and Soccer (2023-2024 Carolina Conference Soccer Champions), promoting teamwork, healthy lifestyle, and school community.
• Extracurricular Clubs Program Clubs including News Team, Robotics, Worship Team, Yearbook, Cooking Club, and French Club, designed to develop well-rounded students and support diverse interests.
• STEM Lab Program State-of-the-art STEM laboratory equipped with 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, 6 touchscreen computers, and learning resources. Students utilize the STEM lab twice weekly, integrated with SmartLab Learning curriculum covering PreK-12 standards-aligned math and science.
• Music Department Program Music program offering Handbells (PreK-8th), Choir (PreK-8th), Drama/Musicals (3rd-8th grade), and Music class (PreK-8th grade).
• Uniform Sales School uniform polo shirts sold at $30 each, with additional uniform hoodies available for purchase through the school office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Champions of 2023-2024 Soccer season for the Carolina Conference

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sharon SDA ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharon SDA Church is the constituent church of ACA of Charlotte. The church has supported the school since its founding in 1919 and continues to provide ongoing support, making ACA the first Seventh-day Adventist school to service the Charlotte area.
• SmartLab LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartLab Learning provides the STEM lab curriculum that seamlessly integrates standards-aligned math and science curriculum, educator development, learning kits, and learning environments for students PreK-12.
• Adventist EdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationACA of Charlotte is an Adventist Edge certified school, having met Seventh-day Adventist and National accrediting standards and achieved certification for excellence in curriculum and instruction.
• North Carolina Opportunity ScholarshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState scholarship program accepted for grades K-8. Helps families cover tuition costs at qualifying private schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Covenant Day School: Independent Christian day school in the Charlotte area offering K-12 with academic rigor and extracurricular programs; competes in the same local private-school market with overlapping tuition structure.
• Westminster Catawba Christian School: Christian day school near Charlotte (Rock Hill, SC) serving PreK-12 with athletics; comparable as a regional Christ-centered private school competing for Charlotte-area families.
• Charlotte Christian School: Faith-based private school in Charlotte serving K-12 with athletics and extracurriculars; directly comparable as another Christ-centered private school competing for the same Charlotte families.
• Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy operating in the same NAD ecosystem with Adventist Edge-aligned curriculum and similar faith-based mission; comparable for benchmarking within the SDA school network.
• Sharon Adventist School (Maryville, TN area / other SDA academies): Other small denominational Seventh-day Adventist K-8 schools operating with similar structure, tuition range, and church-affiliated governance model.
• Trinity Episcopal School: Faith-based K-8 school in Charlotte with a similar small, family-oriented culture and Christ-centered mission; directly comparable in size, grade range, and value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Country Day School: Established larger independent private school in Charlotte with PreK-12 programming; competes for the same tuition-paying families but with broader resources and brand.
• Providence Day School: Larger independent PreK-12 private school in Charlotte with extensive athletics, arts, and STEM; competes at the upper end of the same private-school market ACA targets.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@acaofcharlotte
• Facebookfacebook.com/acaofcharlotte
• Instagraminstagram.com/aca_charlotte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adventist-christian-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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