Founded in 1967, Gaston Day School is a nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for grades Preschool through 12 with approximately 500 students and 65 full and part-time faculty and staff. Gaston Day attracts students from a five county area including Gaston, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, and York and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the North Carolina Association of Independent schools and approved by the North Carolina Department of Education. Originally located in Belmont, North Carolina, Gaston Day began with 131 students in grades 1 through 9 under the leadership of Mr. J.B. “Bill” Davis as headmaster. From its earliest years to the present, Gaston Day School has provided local families of all faiths, races, and walks of life with a well-rounded, college-preparatory education. Today, academic excellence has become the school’s hallmark: the lower and middle schools score in the top half of the nation’s independent schools on standardized tests; SAT scores on critical reading and math are consistently Gaston County’s highest; and our AP test pass rate is over 80%. With general academic excellence in all upper school subjects, the writing and fine arts programs regularly win regional and national awards. Athletics and the fine arts remain integral to the comprehensive education that the school provides, and enrollment continues to top 500 students. Gaston Day School has a rich history and looks forward to a bright future of continued growth and academic excellence.
View Top Employees from Gaston Day SchoolWebsite | http://www.gastonday.org |
Funding | $350000 |
Employees | 77 (53 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1967 |
Address | 2001 Gaston Day School Rd., Gastonia, North Carolina 28056, US |
Phone | (704) 864-7744 |
Fax | (704) 865-3813 |
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Industry | Primary and Secondary Education, Education General, Education |
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SIC | SIC Code 821 Companies, SIC Code 82 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 6111 Companies, NAICS Code 611 Companies, NAICS Code 61111 Companies, NAICS Code 61 Companies, NAICS Code 611110 Companies |
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Davidson Hobson is the Head of School of Gaston Day School.
53 people are employed at Gaston Day School.
Gaston Day School is based in Gastonia, North Carolina.
The NAICS codes for Gaston Day School are [6111, 611, 61111, 61, 611110].
The SIC codes for Gaston Day School are [821, 82].