School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
B
Matriculation
B+
Academics
B-
Extracurriculars
B
Community
B
Reviews
B+
At Gaston Day School, the student is at the center of everything we do. We strive to educate our students and prepare them for academic success and responsible, productive lives. Gaston Day offers an experience that rewards students for a lifetime and gives them an education that goes far beyond our educational curriculum.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$22,390
Enrollment
500
International Students
14%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
30%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$9 million
AP
9
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Art #1 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 1 + |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 + |
| #3 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #3 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #7 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
| #10 | Duke University | 1 + |
| #12 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| Art #13 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 1 + |
| #13 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2023) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(9)|
Biology
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Chemistry
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Calculus BC
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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United States History
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Calculus BC
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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United States Government and Politics
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(5)|
Chess Club (2nd - 8th)
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Cheer and Dance (PK - 4th)
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Tennis Club Session 1 (K - 8th)
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Tennis Club Session 2 (K - 8th)
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Tennis Club Session 3 (K - 8th)
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Arts
(10)|
Chorus
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Drama
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Jazz
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Piano
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Chorus
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Drama
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Jazz
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Piano
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Painting
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Gaston Day School
Tell me a bit about Gaston Day School.
Gaston Day School is Co-ed private day school located in North Carolina, US. It was founded 1967 , and currently has about 500 students, 14.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gastonday.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gastonday.org/.
Does Gaston Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Gaston Day School is offering 9 AP courses.
Gaston Day School also have 30% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Gaston Day School also have 30% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Gaston Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Gaston Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Gaston Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Gaston Day School?
The day tuition for Gaston Day School in 2024 is
$22,390 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Dhobson@gastonday.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Dhobson@gastonday.org .
Where is Gaston Day School located?
Gaston Day School is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Charlotte, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose Charlotte Douglas International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Gaston Day School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Gaston Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 301 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Gaston Day School has been favorited by 61 users.
Also Gaston Day School has been favorited by 61 users.
How do I complete an application for Gaston Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Gaston Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Gaston Day School’s official site: http://www.gastonday.org/ or call them at 704-864-7744.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Gaston Day School’s official site: http://www.gastonday.org/ or call them at 704-864-7744.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Gaston Day School?
Yes, here are few:
Charlotte Catholic High School, Gaston Christian School and Westminster Catawba Christian School.
The closest major city is Charlotte. You can find out more schools near Charlotte here.
The closest major city is Charlotte. You can find out more schools near Charlotte here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Gaston Day School?
The overall rating for Gaston Day School is B.
The section ratings of Gaston Day School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Gaston Day School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Charlotte, a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina, is known for its vibrant Uptown area. The Levine Museum of the New South offers a deep dive into post-Civil War history, while Discovery Place features engaging science exhibits. Charlotte is also home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, celebrating the sport of auto racing with interactive displays and films. The city boasts a growing skyline and is a central point for banking and business in the region.
Population (2022)
687,456
Cost of Living
Lower than average 3%
Nearby Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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