ACADEMICS AT GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Passionate Teachers Inspire Success

The faculty and staff at Gaston Christian are passionate about helping students thrive. With an average 1:20 teacher-to-student ratio and classroom culture that encourages questions and collaboration, students are supported as they work towards their academic goals.

Engaged Learning

Knowing how to put classroom lessons to work in real-world applications is crucial to college and career success. That’s why GCS faculty engage students with hands-on learning opportunities throughout the year. Projects can include working in the garden during their Environmental Science class, constructing and launching 2-liter bottle rockets in Physics class, flying kites built by students in Honors Geometry, writing letters to residents at an area rest home, and many high and middle school groups/clubs volunteer to pack shoeboxes at Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan’s Purse Warehouse. 

Prepared For College

High school students at Gaston Christian School benefit from rigorous academic courses that include opportunities for 9 advanced placement classes and a wide array of electives in visual and performing arts and more. 

Scores Above State and National Averages

GCS students consistently surpass state and national ACT averages, with the top 75% of students’ average ACT composite score of 27 in 2020. In 2019, the ACT average composite score for the state of North Carolina was 19.0 and 20.9 for the United States. 

Visit a Classroom

Want to see what Gaston Christian academics are like in person? Visit us on a school day when you can attend class, walk the halls, and meet faculty and students. You can sign up for a personalized visit on a day that fits your schedule. If you want to arrange a personalized visit, please contact Lane Rice at (704) 824-4128 or lrice@gastonchristian.org.