| North Raleigh Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
 School Seal | |
| Location | |
7300 Perry Creek Road 27616 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°52′47″N 78°32′35″W / 35.87972°N 78.54306°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Interdenominational |
| Established | 1996 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Kevin Mathes |
| CEEB code | 343223 |
| Staff | 135 |
| Faculty | 98 |
| Grades | PreK–12 |
| Number of students | 1,470 |
| Campus | 56 acres (2,400,000 sq ft) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy, white, and gold |
| Athletics conference | NCISAA, TISAC, TMSC |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Accreditation | SACS, ACSI, CITA |
| Yearbook | Sabre |
| Tuition |
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| School verse | Ephesians 6:11 |
| Website | www |
North Raleigh Christian Academy (NRCA) is a private, coeducational, primary and secondary Christian day school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Also referred to as simply North Raleigh Christian, the school was founded in 1996.
History
In May of 1996, Christian families and pastors from the Raleigh community approached Dr. Sherrill about starting a community Christian school that had a vision to minister to the whole body of Christ. Several area businessmen, parents, and local pastors encouraged Dr. Sherrill and his wife, Debbie, to prayerfully consider establishing a non-denominational Christian school. Two key businessmen leading were Danny Cox and Bruce Battle. Pastor Shannon Scott, Danny Cox’s pastor, allowed them to meet with their deacons and have a church vote to host a Christian school within a matter of a week. Dr. Sherrill, who founded NRCA, presented the vision of being a lighthouse of Kingdom Education for North Raleigh.
There was immediate and overwhelming support throughout the community. On June 10, 1996, NRCA had its first registration night with almost 900 in attendance and registered 279 students. In three short months, God opened the school’s doors on September 3, 1996, housed at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with an enrollment of 401 students K4 through 12th grade and a staff of 28. NRCA will forever be indebted to Pastor Shannon Scott and the Mt. Vernon congregation for opening their doors and being the birthplace of NRCA. Area pastors Mike Garrett (Crossroads Fellowship), Ron Rowe (Bay Leaf), David Horner (Providence), and Kevin Sweat (Providence) were instrumental through their prayers and support. There were countless stories of God’s provision and guidance during this first year!
The original site of the school was Mt. Vernon Baptist Church located in Raleigh, NC, which is now the current site of Neuse Christian Academy. In its first year, NRCA had 400 students in K–12th grade at its "Falls campus" at Mt. Vernon. In 1998, the school began a second campus with K-6th grade at Open Door Baptist Church where over 140 students arrived its first year. Open Door Baptist supported the "Durant campus" as it grew to over 250 students in three years. Total enrollment at both campuses reached 868 by 2001.
In 1999 the school purchased 30 acres (120,000 m2) on Perry Creek Road. The school's Board of Governors began plans for the "Perry Creek campus." Ground was broken in the fall of 2000 for the new campus. The new campus was opened on August 19, 2002.[1]
In 2009 NRCA purchased adjacent land and expanded the school, the project was completed by the start of the 2010–11 school year and has increased enrollment capacity to 1,800 students.[2]
Academics and curriculum
North Raleigh Christian Academy is an ACSI, state-approved, college-preparatory school. The school's accreditations include: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), and CITA (Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation).
The school offers dual-enrollment opportunities through The College at Southeastern, the undergraduate school of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.[3]
Notable alumni
- Chesson Hadley, professional golfer on the PGA Tour[4]
- Phil Haynes, NFL offensive lineman (attended through Junior year)[5]
- Tyler Marenyi, better known by his stage name, Nghtmre, American DJ and electronic dance music producer[6]
References
- ↑ "History of NRCA". North Raleigh Christian Academy. 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ↑ "What is the Next Step?". North Raleigh Christian Academy. 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ↑ "College Guidance Overview". NRCA. North Raleigh Christian Academy. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ↑ "Biography".
- ↑ Bell, Gregg. (April 27, 2019). Seahawks draft Wake Forest run blocker Phil Haynes: “likes to finish blocks, knock guys down”. The News Tribune. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ↑ "NGHTMRE | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-08-03.