Quick Facts & History

Quick Facts About Carolina Christian School

• Location: Locust, North Carolina (where Stanly and Cabarrus Counties meet), approximately 20 minutes east of Charlotte.
• Grades Served: Preschool (ages 2-4), Transitional Kindergarten (TK or PreK), and Kindergarten through 12th Grade (K-12).
• Enrollment: Our school size is 359 students
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15:1 or Average Class Size of 15 students.
• College Acceptance Rate: 100%.
• Accreditation: Double accredited through:
  • Christian Schools International (CSI): www.csionline.org
  • Cognia: www.cognia.org
• Licensing: Licensed through the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction.
• Christ-Centered: Dedicated to teaching the mind and guiding the soul through a Biblical worldview.
• Mission: To teach the mind and guide the soul through a deeper understanding of God the Creator and His world, preparing students to impact their local and global communities for Christ.
• Educational Philosophy: Rooted in Biblical principles, emphasizing academic excellence, spiritual formation, leadership development, and community impact.
• Community: A supportive and engaged community of students, parents, and educators who share common values and aspirations.
• Biblical Worldview: All academic knowledge is integrated with Biblical truth.
• Emphasis on Character Development: Fostering leadership, spiritual transformation, and a strong work ethic.
• Technology Integration: We provide students with a strong foundation in technology, including one-to-one Chromebook use in middle school and one-to-one technology in high school. Students in lower school learn typing, internet safety, and digital citizenship.
• Distinctive Programs: We offer unique programs like Wellness and Rooted 101 (formerly known as TA), as well as middle school electives driven by spiritual gifts inventories.
• Extension of Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA): Partnering in ministry to reach and disciple children and youth for Christ. While rooted in this faith tradition, we welcome families from diverse Christian backgrounds and focus on core Biblical truths.

Our History: A Legacy of Faith-Based Education

Carolina Christian School was founded by Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) with a clear vision: to offer families in Locust and the surrounding area an educational choice built on enduring Biblical truth. Following the success of their established Preschool program, the church leadership prayerfully moved forward to create a full-fledged school.

On August 16, 1999, Carolina Christian School opened its doors to its first students in Kindergarten through Second Grade. Since then, the school has steadily grown to include PreK through Twelfth Grade, celebrating its first graduating Senior Class in 2012.

Throughout our history, Carolina Christian School has remained committed to its foundational purpose: to provide an exceptional education that nurtures the spiritual and intellectual growth of our students, equipping them to serve Christ in their communities. We value our ongoing connection with Carolina Presbyterian Church as we continue to pursue this mission.

Our Seal: Rooted in History, Embracing the Future

Our seal underwent a brand refresh in Spring/Summer 2025, building upon a strong foundation while thoughtfully incorporating elements that represent our identity and community. Staying true to our heritage, the seal still proudly features our name, a central Cross symbolizing our Christ-centered mission, and a rampant lion, representing strength, courage, and the Lion of Judah.

To further embody our story, we've added the year of our establishment, anchoring us to our history. A significant addition is the locust branch, a meaningful emblem of our Locust community. The powerful image of the lion holding the locust branch signifies God's protective hand over our school and the community. Finally, the individual leaves on the locust branch beautifully represent the individual children of Carolina Christian School, nurtured and growing under His care.

This refreshed design now deeply reflects our location's unique story. The early community of Locust was known as the "Crossroads", serving as a vital junction for travelers heading to Cabarrus, Anson, and Mecklenburg counties. Just as the central well and the large locust tree once provided sustenance and a landmark for weary travelers at this historic "Crossroads", our seal's Cross also represents Carolina Christian School's role as a spiritual and educational "crossroads" in the community. We stand as a guiding light and a source of truth, supporting families and students from Locust and the surrounding areas where Stanly and Cabarrus Counties meet, as well as Union, Anson, and Mecklenburg Counties.