SouthLake Christian Academy explained

SouthLake Christian Academy
Religion:Christian
Ceeb:341927
Headmaster:Matthew Kerlin
Students:645
Address:13820 Hagers Ferry Road
Zipcode:28078
Country:United States
Faculty:150
Athletics Conference:NCISAA — Metrolina Athletic Conference
Mascot:Eagles
Colors:Blue and gold
Pushpin Map:North Carolina#USA

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.

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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gordon. Michael. Cole. Kiana. Ex-headmaster pleads guilty to stealing millions from Charlotte-area school, church, families. 30 July 2016. The Charolotte Observer. 28 July 2016.
  2. News: Pastor Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Stealing Funds From Huntersville Area Church And Affiliated School . 29 July 2019 . www.justice.gov . 21 December 2016 . en.