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Fostering Academic Excellence
With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Davidson Day ensures every student is well-positioned for long-term academic success. And, our faculty are also advisors, coaches, and mentors who guide and inspire the lives of our students—and alumni. -
Patriot Athletics
Patriot student-athletes become the best at getting better—on the court, on the field, in the pool, on the track, in the classroom, and beyond. That's one reason we've captured many individual and team conference and state championships. -
Excellence in the Arts
Our arts programs take students beyond the bounds of a page, a canvas, a screen, or the stage. Through an immersive, enriching arts program, students cultivate creativity and collaboration—and develop character.
From Two Years Old Through 12th Grade
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8:1
Student–Faculty Ratio -
12
Average Class Size -
18
AP Courses -
44
Upper School STEM Courses -
500
Total PreK–12 Enrollment -
32
Athletic Teams
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$5.1M
In Merit Awards Offered to the Class of 2020 -
100%
College Acceptance
(All Graduates)
Recent News
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Middle School Character Awards for the Fourth Quarter
Every action a student chooses reflects that student's character and values. Each academic quarter, the middle school honors a student in each grade for an act of character, a time when the student took action and displayed a character trait in line with the Middle School Patriot Pledge, to show compassion and respect, to be a leader and a role model, and to give 100 percent.Read More -
Upper School Character Awards for the Fourth Quarter
Each academic quarter, the upper school honors a student of character in each grade. Such an honor recognizes those students who exhibit character traits in line with the Upper School Patriot Pledge, not to lie, cheat, steal, or plagiarize; nor to tolerate the dishonorable behavior of others.Read More -
Podcast: Joanna Gerdy on How Theatre Helps Us Explore What It Is To Be Human
Read MoreIn this episode of the Davidson Day Community Podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Joanna Gerdy, who teaches middle and upper school theatre arts and directs Davidson Day’s vibrant and award-winning Theatre program.
Although interested in theatre in college, Joanna graduated with a political science degree and worked as a research analyst for the state legislature in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She later followed where the universe guided her, moving to Charlotte to work as an actor, director, and theatre teacher at the Children’s Theater of Charlotte.Joanna joined Davidson Day in 2007 when our current campus opened. Over the past 13 years, Joanna has directed 8-12 performances each school year and helped our student-actors explore the human experience through theatre.
Upcoming Events
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Senior Application Boot Camp
Please come with your laptops, chargers and any application materials received or completed thus far.Location: TBD
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