SouthLake Christian Academy
| SouthLake Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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13820 Hagers Ferry Road 28078 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°25′45″N 80°56′11″W / 35.42917°N 80.93639°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1994 |
| CEEB code | 341927 |
| Headmaster | Matthew Kerlin |
| Faculty | 150 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Number of students | 645 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | NCISAA — Metrolina Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website | www |
SouthLake Christian Academy is a co-educational, private day school in the Lake Norman area north of Charlotte, North Carolina. SouthLake draws students from suburban areas across six counties. The campus is 30 acres, and teaches grades from junior kindergarten to twelfth grade.[citation needed]
SouthLake Christian Academy currently serves 645 students in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12th. Tuition ranges from $10,300.00 to $15,500.00. Approximately 14% of students receive financial assistance.[citation needed]
On July 28, 2016 former SouthLake Christian Academy headmaster, Wayne Parker, pleaded guilty to stealing 9 million dollars from the school.[1] Mr. Parker was sentenced to 5 years in prison on November 30 of the same year. The following December, former pastor of the associated church and founder of the school, Wade Malloy, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for helping Parker steal the money.[2] Malloy was sentenced and has served time.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Will Grier - NFL quarterback, he transferred after his sophomore season[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Gordon, Michael; Cole, Kiana (28 July 2016). "Ex-headmaster pleads guilty to stealing millions from Charlotte-area school, church, families". The Charolotte Observer. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Pastor Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Stealing Funds From Huntersville Area Church And Affiliated School". www.justice.gov. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2019.