High Point Christian Academy

High Point Christian Academy (HPCA) is a private, college preparatory, Christian school located in High Point, North Carolina, United States serving students in preschool (2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds) through twelfth grade. HPCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and Triad Association of Non-Public Schools (TANP).

History
Founded by the Green Street Baptist Church, High Point Christian Academy opened in August 1996 with 96 students in kindergarten through third grade. One grade was added per year which made the first graduating class the class of 2006. The school had added its high school program with the 2002–2003 school year. There are now 900 students in attendance and close to 1,000 alumni.

Admissions
The Admissions process at High Point Christian Academy varies. For transitional kindergarten students applicants must be at least five years of age before his or hers school year. Grades 1–12 admissions are based on the students recent report cards, standardized test scores, while grades 6–12 applicants must provide information from the previous school where the student most recently attended. For applicants seeking admission in grades 10–12 must submit a copy of his or hers high school transcript and conduct an interview with the principal at HPCA. Candidates will receive a notification on their status for admission.

Athletics
High Point Christian Academy fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The Cougars field 33 competitive athletic teams in these 12 different sports and compete at the 3A level in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).

The first teams in the school's history were the boys' and girls' basketball teams, which began in the 1999–2000 winter season. In 2015–16 season the boys varsity team received national attention by adding five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo.

Fine arts
High Point Christian Academy provides a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and chorus.

Notable alumni

 * Bam Adebayo — NBA player, three-time NBA All-Star
 * Lance Boykin — NFL cornerback