Location: 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
Contact Information: Phone: 843.760.1192 Fax: 843.760.1197
General Description: Cathedral Academy is a vibrant ministry of a community-oriented local church where Biblical principles are integrated into the entire fabric of the student's school experience. Committed teachers challenge students to develop a Christian world view while learning critical thinking skills. The Cathedral experience is noticeably alive! Paradigms of character, ethics and values for future successful families, civic involvement, church leadership and global responsibilities set Cathedral's students apart from their peers.
Mission Statement: Cathedral Academy partners with families to provide a quality academic, Biblically-based education to equip both parents and families to impact their culture for Christ.
Founding Date: 1999
Size of Campus: 50 acres
School Colors: Blue and Gold
Enrollment: 320
Serves Students: K-2 through grade 12
Number of Faculty: 26 (31% with advanced degrees)
Accreditation: Cathedral Academy is accredited by South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is a member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Community Service: Students in grades nine through twelve must complete a minimum of 10 community service hours per year for each year of attendance in order to meet graduation requirements.
Athletics: Cheerleading (K4-Varsity), Soccer (U6-Varsity), Volleyball, Cross-Country, Football, Basketball, Golf and Softball
Testing: Cathedral students take standardized tests on an annual basis. Tests constantly reward the commitment of our students, their parents and the teachers with very coveted placements in the national norm comparisons.
Graduation Requirements: Students may earn a possible 31 credits in college preparatory, honors, or AP courses. Students graduate with a minimum of 24 credits:
English - 4 units
Math - 4 units
Science - 3 units
Social Studies - 3 units
Foreign Language - 3 units
Physical Education - 1 unit
Fine Arts - 1 unit
Electives - 5 units
Biblical Studies - 1 unit per year at CA
Head of Schools: Keith Brown
keith@cathedralacademy.com
Athletic Director: Mr. Brandon Brown
brandon.brown@cathedralacademy.com
Cathedral Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
